79 year old Mary Ruth Judkins Washer died Friday at NHC Healthcare Center of Smithville of an extended illness. She was self employed, housekeeper, and a member of the Church of God. The funeral will be Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Pillar United Methodist Church. Royce Martin will officiate and burial will be in the Gordonsville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 3:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Pillar United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Washer; and parents, Cordie Judkins and Robbi Hunt. High Funeral Home in McMinnville is in charge of the arrangements.