Arlie Ruth Mims, 80 of Clanton, Alabama, died Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Alabaster.

She was born Wednesday, March 3, 1926 in Chilton County, Alabama Daughter of the late Archie Bates and the late Gracie Caton Bates.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are husband, Mr. Morris W. Mims of Clanton, Ala., Son, Mr. Troy D. Mims of Clanton, Ala., daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Alexander of Wilton, Ala, daughter, Mrs. Robbie Conway of Calera, Ala., sister, Mrs. Frances Riggins of Clanton, Ala., six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Friends were received 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2006, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel.

Services were held Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Providence #2 Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Hammett, Rev. Glenn Bonds and Rev. Dan Howard officiating.

Interment followed in Providence #2 Baptist Cemetery, Clanton, Alabama.