Ruth Sprayberry(1921-1995)
- Actress
Ruth Jones was born in Texas to Robert E. Jones and Hazel Jones; later residing in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended public school and graduated from West End High School.In 1944, she married John Paul Sprayberry, relocating to Shreveport in 1953 where she became well known on local and regional stages. Among her more prominent roles were as Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire", Madame Armfeldt in "A Little Night Music", Amanda Wingfield in "The Glass Menagerie", Linda in "Death of a Salesman", and Vera Charles in "Mamre". Ruth was best known as the late night horror host "Evilun" on the 1960's television shows "Terror!" and "Witching Hour".
Ruth was an active member at St. Joseph's where she was a layreader and member of the the Marquette Reading Circle.
Ruth passed away in 1995 following a lengthy illness.
Ruth was an active member at St. Joseph's where she was a layreader and member of the the Marquette Reading Circle.
Ruth passed away in 1995 following a lengthy illness.