McMinnville resident Elizabeth Ruth Martin, age 73, was born February 16, 1933 and died January 30, 2007 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness. A retired cook with the Warren County School System, she was a member of the Clark United Methodist Church. She was married to Charles Martin who preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by four children and one daughter-in-law, Marian Martin of McMinnville, Darrel and Caroline Martin of Murfreesboro, TN, Briant Martin of Murfreesboro, TN and Sonja Martin of McMinnville; five grandchildren, Charles Martin and Kandice Martin both of Murfreesboro, TN and Aaron, Tre' and William Martin all of McMinnville; great-granddaughter, Kailin Martin of McMinnville and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 in High's Chapel. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery.