Mrs. Ruth Y. Clarke age 87 of Jonesboro passed away February 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband William "Billy" Clarke. She is survived by her children: Ann M. Clarke, Candy Teague both of Jonesboro, and Dicksie Clarke Duvall (Gary) of Griffin; grandchildren: Randy Teague, Taylor Duvall, Tabatha Duffey and Gary Duvall, Jr.; 1 great grandchild: Chloe Teague; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, February 17th, 2018 in the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Forest Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM, Friday, February 16th, 2018 at the funeral home.