Ruth Adele Stout, 58 of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Phoenixville, PA died July 4, 2011 at her home in Leonardtown. Born May 5, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of Robert Yarber and the late Betty Yarber.

Raised in St. Inigoes, MD, she loved spending time with her friends and family especially at large family functions. She was a talented seamstress and authentic with upholstery. She was creative with bringing the old, well loved furniture to a beautiful, restored piece of history. She loved to volunteer at the local elementary schools when her children attended. She had a passion for birds, with rescuing, rehabilitating and breeding gentle loving birds. She was a dedicated member of the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad in the mid and late 70's.

Ruth is survived by her children, Michell L. Harris of Leonardtown, MD, Derek R. Stout of Drexel Hill, PA, David H. Stout of Phoenixville, PA, and Paula J. Green of Phoenixville, PA, brother, Ray Yarber of Lexington Park, MD, sisters, Diane Henderson of Valley Lee, MD and Karen Fish of Scotland, MD, grandchildren, Thomas R. Green, Michayla L. Harris and Ryan J. Stout.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Yarber.

All services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.