Hilda "Ruth" Puckett Speirer

Hilda “Ruth” Puckett Speirer passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Capt. Paul E. Speirer, Jr. Daughter of the late John W. Puckett and Florine Drew Puckett. Mother of Kathy Peckham (David), David Speirer (Patty) and Alison Borison (Robert). Grandmother of Charles David Borison, Rachel Sampler and Amanda Speirer. Great-grandmother of Riley Sampler. Sister of the late Thomas Puckett, James Puckett and Katy Puckett.

She was a native of Black River, NC and resided in New Orleans, LA.

Ruth earned her BSN from Vanderbilt University and selflessly worked to serve others. One of her greatest blessings was to work as a volunteer at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center and to visit with residents and staff.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10am to 11am. A Memorial Service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America ( www.pva.org ) or Wounded Warrior Project ( www.woundedwarriorproject.org ).