M. Ruth Patterson, 94, of Miami, Florida, born on February 3, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Survived by her loving daughters, Dolores Ward, Barbara Mace and Joyce (Jim) Carpenter. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM with a Tribute of a Lifetime Service at 11:00 AM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel. Interment will follow at Dade Memorial Park Cemetery.