Ruth Marie (Quesenberry Akers) Kirtner, 87, of Pulaski, Virginia, entered the presence of her Savior on August 1, 2026. Born on May 21, 1939, in Radford, Virginia, Ruth was the beloved daughter of Roy and Eula Quesenberry. Appropriately named “Ruth,” she reflected the character of the biblical woman whose name she bore through steadfast love, loyalty, humility, compassion, and faithfulness. While raising her family, Ruth worked several jobs before beginning her career as an accounting clerk at White Motors (now Volvo) in 1978. Ruth is survived by her devoted husband, Lewis Edmond Kirtner; her daughters, Ginger (Scott) Cary of Powhatan, Virginia, Tammy Akers of Chesterfield, Virginia, Valerie (Gregg) Faulkner of Mathews, Virginia; her sons, Anthony (Jody) Akers of Pulaski, Tim (Andi) Kirtner of Pulaski, and Patrick (Kim) Kirtner of Wytheville; her grandchildren, Heather (Jacob) Newton, Allyson (Casey) Whittaker, Alex (Aubrie) Akers, Alaina (Grant) Osteen, Ayden Akers, Aviston Akers, Meleah Kirtner, Reed Kirtner, Caleb (Savannah) Kirtner, Ashlyn Kirtner, Elise Kirtner, Sam (Megan) Wise, Anthony (Lisa) Wise, and Alan Alexander; her great-grandchildren, Jordan Cary, Jaxon Newton, Emmarie Osteen, Maverly Wise, Lola Wise and Levi Wise; her sister-in-law, Dot Quesenberry; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and treasured friends.