Ruth Ann "Granny" Driskell, 82, of Richmond, died Friday, June 14, 2019 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on December 17, 1936 in Cave Springs, AR, the daughter of Elmer and Clara Faye (Fitzhugh) Schaffer.  She was first married to Jerry Lee Camp of Pea Ridge, AR in 1953, they later divorced.  Ruth then married Orel Lee Driskell of Richmond on December 14, 1974; he preceded her in death in 1996.

Survivors include two sons, Dennis (Lynne) Camp and Eddie (Diane) Camp, both of Richmond; 7 grandchildren: Kevin (Elizabeth) Camp, Aaron (Kara) Camp, David (Andrea) Camp, Kimberly (Matt) Vines, Brittney (Doug) Reed, Jessica (Nathan) Seek and Brian Camp; 19 great grandchildren: Nicole, Dustin, Caleb, Corbin, Cooper, Carolina, Aiden, Brecklyn, Ethan, Andrew, Alex, Peyton, Mason, Gabby, Carson, Bella, Dace, Viven and Evie; 2 great great grandchildren: Lillian and Kayson; one brother, Elmer "Jay" Shaffer of Malvern, AR, one sister, Sharon (Derry) Camp of Pea Ridge, AR.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Francis Howell.

In an addition to being a housewife and homemaker, Ruth also worked for several area businesses and retired from Walmart in 2014.  She was known as Granny to everyone.  Ruth enjoyed going to auctions and garage sales.  She was especially close and proud of all her grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shirkey Hospice and Palliative Care.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Woodland Cemetery in Richmond.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please share your memories of Granny by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .