Ruth Ann (Liniger) Burks, 72, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away Monday morning, April 18, 2016, at her son's home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Ruth was born October 6, 1943, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, a daughter of the late Howard and Beulah (Mahan) Liniger. She is survived by four sons, Donald Burks of Cabool, MO, Randy Melton of Cheyenne, Robert Melton of Sycamore, IL, and Brian Burks of Cabool, MO; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to a celebration of Ruth's life at the family home located at 12071 AD Highway, Cabool, MO, on Saturday, April 30th at 2:00 p.m. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home in Cheyenne.