Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Mary Ruth Dean, age 71, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Born on April 8, 1954, to Clayton DeBoard Jr. and Mary Lois Denson DeBoard, Mary Ruth lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose. She proudly served as a paraprofessional for the Pickens County Board of Education. Mary Ruth was known for her strong work ethic and impeccable time management. Whether it was at work or home, she found joy in the simple things-especially cleaning and doing laundry, which she approached with pride and care. Her love language was acts of service, and she never hesitated to lend a hand, offer a smile, or share a laugh. She was a woman of high integrity, deep gratitude, and unwavering strength. Her generous spirit and kind heart left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for her warmth, humor, and the love she poured into everything she did. Mary Ruth is survived by her daughter, Misty Boe of Jasper; grandsons, Blake Vaughn and Ryker Boe. Several cousins and other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her father, Clayton DeBoard, Jr.; mother, Mary Lois DeBoard; daughter, Hollie Prater; brother, Kenneth Denson DeBoard; and sister, Nancy Faye Hughes Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, April 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.