PORT GIBSON — Ruth Hamilton died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at her home in Port Gibson. She was 90.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Annie Barnes; her husband, Rufus Hamilton Sr.; and a son, Rufus Hamilton Jr.

Survivors include her two daughters, Ruby D. Harrington and Mary L. Shorter, both of Port Gibson; a sister, Annie Williams of Port Gibson; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Services will be at noon Saturday at Mercy Seat M.B. Church in Port Gibson with the Rev. Frank McGriggs officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 until 6 today at Thompson Funeral Home in Port Gibson and Saturday at the church from 11 a.m. until the service.