Ruth Ann Jones, 81, of Waterloo, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Cedar Falls Health Care Center of natural causes. She was born December 28, 1938 in Flint, MI the daughter of Thuran and Mary McReynolds Brookman, Sr.

Ruth worked as a teacher’s associate for Waterloo Community Schools for many years.

She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Waterloo. She enjoyed puzzle books and game shows.

Survived by: three daughters, Sue (David) White, Lori (Mike) Scott, Kathy (Kenny) Rieves all of Waterloo; a granddaughter, Patricia (James) Davis, who she raised of Waterloo; 16 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and one brother, James (Vivien) Brookman of Waterloo.

Preceded in death by: her parents; two grandsons; 2 great-grandchildren and four brothers, Robert, Larry, Thuran Jr. and David Brookman.