T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home, Inc. regrets to announce the passing of Ms. Ruth Elizabeth W. Lawrence. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 26 from noon to 6 p.m., and the family will receive guests from 4 to 6 p.m. A funeral will take place at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church on Friday, April 27 at 1 p.m.