LANIER, Ruth, age 72, of Dayton, departed this life March 30, 2020 at Carriage Inn of Dayton. Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, FRIDAY, April 10, 2020 at THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment: West Memory Gardens. On-line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com