Smith, Mildred Ruth Romine Friday, March 12, 2021
Mildred Smith
Mildred Ruth Romine Smith of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the age of 91.
She was the daughter of the late John Carlen and Nora Bell Hooks Mansel originally of Bethpage, Tn. With her late husband, they operated Ralph’s Coiffures for over 40 years in the Signal Mountain community. There she served as children’s Sunday School teacher and faithful member of Signal Mountain Baptist Church.
Known to all as “Ms Ruth,” she loved people. Ruth was always the consummate host whether at the shop or at her home. Everyone she met received her special, warm lilted “well hello there” that made you feel so special. If ever the label humble servant was fitting a persona, it was Ruth. Before family and career, Ruth was first in her class and valedictorian at Central High then later became an executive secretary at Brock Candy Company. Her other passions were ba