Mrs. Ruth Ann Roam, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born on October 26, 1937 in St. Louis to William M. and Bertha B. (Sutton) Grant.  Ruth was one of seven children.  On July 17, 1954, she married her sweetheart, Douglas E. Roam.  They were blessed with three children: Michael, Karen and Dianne.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Ruth was very creative and talented in many areas.  She loved the Lord and faithfully served Jesus in many ways, always praying for her loved ones and church family.  Ruth was a dedicated and hard-working member of her church, Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Elsberry.  At family gatherings, she always brought a tray of delicious, homemade sugar cookies, creatively decorated.  Ruth will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Pastor Doug Roam; her children: Michael (Karen) Roam of Foristell and Karen (Terry) Reese of Foley; her adoring grandchildren: Michelle (John) Seabaugh of Jackson, Gabrielle (Andre') Grissom of Indianapolis, IN, Michael Benjamin Reese (fiance'e, Jennifer) of Rochester, MN, Sarah (Christopher) Voss of Troy, Mikelle (Steve) Bailey of Burlington, ND; and a brother, Richard (Nancy) Grant of Potosi.  She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Seabaugh, Dawson Seabaugh, Christopher Voss, Colton Voss and Levi Bailey; many nieces, nephews, cousins and church family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Dianne Luckett; and her brothers: William Grant, Alvin Grant, Clyde Grant, Vernon Grant and a sister, Nadine Davis.

Visitation scheduled from 10a.m. until 1p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244.

Funeral scheduled at 1p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy.  Brother Bill Ferrin and Brother Terry Reese to officiate.  Serving as pallbearers: Michael Reese, John Seabaugh, Christopher Voss, Andre Grissom, Tomas Francisco,  and Richard Grant

Interment to follow in Elsberry City Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to: Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Elsberry, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy.

Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at:  www.mccoyblossomfh.com