Ruth “Ruthie” Harline Eckes McCann went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 6, 2012 at the age of 68. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands Tamara & Allen McIlwain and Lenna & Kenneth Paolini. She was a loving grandmother to Joshua Paolini, Hailey Paolini and Emily McIlwain. Devoted sister of the late Lenna Meredith and Harold Dodds. Ruthie was a long-time resident of the Westbank and passed away peacefully at her home. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 1 PM. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 9 AM until 1PM. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.