Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Ruggeri, 86, of Double Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
Betty was born on June 6, 1940 to Rubin and Evelyn Garrison. She lived a life filled with love, laughter and a true zest for living. She enjoyed spending her time reading a good book, playing cards with family and friends, traveling to new places, trying her luck at the casino and sewing beautiful creations for those she loved. Betty’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating memories that will be treasured for generations. Her warm smile, generous heart and ability to make everyone feel welcome made her the center of countless family gatherings. She embraced life with enthusiasm, always ready for an adventure, a road trip, a card game or simply sharing stories and laughter with those around her. Betty’s strength, kindness and love of family will remain her lasting legacy. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit lives on in the lives she touched and the love she shared so freely. “A life well lived leaves a legacy of love that never fades.”
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Ray (Deborah) Hood, Tammie (Eric) Morrison, Rebecca (Dan) Hogan, Lisa (Richard Hicks) Ponziano, Kelly (Kirk) Steingraber and Chris (Jill) Ruggeri; grandchildren, Matthew Hood, Steven (Juliett) Southern, Cassie Southern (Colvin) Lonergan, Melissa Corbin (Ken) Palmer, Ashley Corbin (Travis) Kennedy, Nicholas Hicks, Benjamin Hicks, Kinsey Steingraber and Max Steingraber; great-grandchildren, Talmadge Southern, Ellie Lonergan, Rhett Lonergan, Raleigh Lonergan, Isabella Kennedy, Kailynn Kennedy, Zoe Palmer, Amelia Kennedy and Roman Kennedy; brother, Marris (Barbara) Garrison; sister-in-law, Gloria Garrison and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rubin and Evelyn Garrison; husband, Gino Ruggeri and brothers, William Garrison and Bob Garrison.
At her request, we ask that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Big Oak Boys Ranch, 6000 Shelley Dr., Springville, Ala 35146 www.bigoak.org.
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