Ruth Barnes, 88 went home to be with the Lord April 6, 2009. Ruth was born September 13, 1920 in Hampton County, NC to the late Stewart Fortt and Luvenia Ivory Fortt. She leaves to cherish her memory; Daughters, Madeline Rawls of Lakewood, NJ, Barbara Perry of Whitakers, NC, Susan Starks of New York, NY and Dottice Barnes of New Haven, CT; Sons, George Barnes of New Haven, CT, Patrick Barnes of Los Angeles, CA, Eric Barnes of Rocky Hill, CT and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Michael Barnes, and daughter Carrie Williams. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, April 13, 2009 at 11 AM at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church 1324 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call at the church from 10 – 11 AM. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Services by The Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel Street New Haven. To leave a message of comfort for the Barnes family, please visit www.howardkhillfuneralhome.com.