Ruth Barham Banks died surrounded by her family on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Diamond Grove Baptist Church, 30466 Riverdale Drive, Franklin. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home, Franklin. Visit www.elvinvaughanfuneralhome.com for more information. Services have been entrusted to Vaughan Funeral Home of Franklin.