LONGVIEW — Ruth Garner, 89, of White Oak, passed from this earth August 15, 2011, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bill Garner; her children, Pam Smith of Longview, Debbie and husband, Ronny Maxey, of Tatum, and Russell Garner and wife, Vickie, of Burnet. Known and dearly loved as "Gim", she is also survived by three granddaughters and six grandsons, Molly Anthony and husband, Dustin; Kelli Whelan and husband, Mathew; Meagan Kiefer and husband, Jeff; Gregory Smith, Dewar Garner, Mason Garner, Miles Maxey, Ford Garner and Asa Garner. Her great-grandchildren are Aidan, Ashby and Ally Austyn Anthony; Kendal, Ava and Cole Whelan; and Kohen and Kasen Kiefer.
Lois Ruth Edrington Garner was born November 7, 1921, to Adolphus and Alan Sue Edrington in Corsicana, Texas. She graduated from the Corsicana State Children's Home, where both parents were employed. Ruth attended Hillsboro Junior College, and graduated from North Texas University with a BA in education. Her teaching profession began as a first-grade teacher in Wilmer Hutchins ISD, where she met and married Bill, who was the high school principal.
In 1968, the family moved to Longview and began their work and support of the Pine Tree ISD. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
Ruth will be remembered by family, neighbors and friends as one who loved life, took the time to "stop and smell the roses," enjoyed entertaining and decorating her home, traveling, working crosswords, helping friends or strangers in need and having all her family gather for any occasion. Her belief in the good of all mankind and her love for all people was admired by those who knew her best.
A chapel service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Welch Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior. Interment will be under the direction of Welch Funeral Home, with a family service at 11 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2011, in Lampasas, Texas.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bill Garner; her children, Pam Smith of Longview, Debbie and husband, Ronny Maxey, of Tatum, and Russell Garner and wife, Vickie, of Burnet. Known and dearly loved as "Gim", she is also survived by three granddaughters and six grandsons, Molly Anthony and husband, Dustin; Kelli Whelan and husband, Mathew; Meagan Kiefer and husband, Jeff; Gregory Smith, Dewar Garner, Mason Garner, Miles Maxey, Ford Garner and Asa Garner. Her great-grandchildren are Aidan, Ashby and Ally Austyn Anthony; Kendal, Ava and Cole Whelan; and Kohen and Kasen Kiefer.
Lois Ruth Edrington Garner was born November 7, 1921, to Adolphus and Alan Sue Edrington in Corsicana, Texas. She graduated from the Corsicana State Children's Home, where both parents were employed. Ruth attended Hillsboro Junior College, and graduated from North Texas University with a BA in education. Her teaching profession began as a first-grade teacher in Wilmer Hutchins ISD, where she met and married Bill, who was the high school principal.
In 1968, the family moved to Longview and began their work and support of the Pine Tree ISD. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
Ruth will be remembered by family, neighbors and friends as one who loved life, took the time to "stop and smell the roses," enjoyed entertaining and decorating her home, traveling, working crosswords, helping friends or strangers in need and having all her family gather for any occasion. Her belief in the good of all mankind and her love for all people was admired by those who knew her best.
A chapel service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Welch Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior. Interment will be under the direction of Welch Funeral Home, with a family service at 11 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2011, in Lampasas, Texas.
LONGVIEW — Ruth Garner, 89, of White Oak, passed from this earth August 15, 2011, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bill Garner; her children, Pam Smith of Longview, Debbie and husband, Ronny Maxey, of Tatum, and Russell Garner and wife, Vickie, of Burnet. Known and dearly loved as "Gim", she is also survived by three granddaughters and six grandsons, Molly Anthony and husband, Dustin; Kelli Whelan and husband, Mathew; Meagan Kiefer and husband, Jeff; Gregory Smith, Dewar Garner, Mason Garner, Miles Maxey, Ford Garner and Asa Garner. Her great-grandchildren are Aidan, Ashby and Ally Austyn Anthony; Kendal, Ava and Cole Whelan; and Kohen and Kasen Kiefer.
Lois Ruth Edrington Garner was born November 7, 1921, to Adolphus and Alan Sue Edrington in Corsicana, Texas. She graduated from the Corsicana State Children's Home, where both parents were employed. Ruth attended Hillsboro Junior College, and graduated from North Texas University with a BA in education. Her teaching profession began as a first-grade teacher in Wilmer Hutchins ISD, where she met and married Bill, who was the high school principal.
In 1968, the family moved to Longview and began their work and support of the Pine Tree ISD. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
Ruth will be remembered by family, neighbors and friends as one who loved life, took the time to "stop and smell the roses," enjoyed entertaining and decorating her home, traveling, working crosswords, helping friends or strangers in need and having all her family gather for any occasion. Her belief in the good of all mankind and her love for all people was admired by those who knew her best.
A chapel service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Welch Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior. Interment will be under the direction of Welch Funeral Home, with a family service at 11 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2011, in Lampasas, Texas.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bill Garner; her children, Pam Smith of Longview, Debbie and husband, Ronny Maxey, of Tatum, and Russell Garner and wife, Vickie, of Burnet. Known and dearly loved as "Gim", she is also survived by three granddaughters and six grandsons, Molly Anthony and husband, Dustin; Kelli Whelan and husband, Mathew; Meagan Kiefer and husband, Jeff; Gregory Smith, Dewar Garner, Mason Garner, Miles Maxey, Ford Garner and Asa Garner. Her great-grandchildren are Aidan, Ashby and Ally Austyn Anthony; Kendal, Ava and Cole Whelan; and Kohen and Kasen Kiefer.
Lois Ruth Edrington Garner was born November 7, 1921, to Adolphus and Alan Sue Edrington in Corsicana, Texas. She graduated from the Corsicana State Children's Home, where both parents were employed. Ruth attended Hillsboro Junior College, and graduated from North Texas University with a BA in education. Her teaching profession began as a first-grade teacher in Wilmer Hutchins ISD, where she met and married Bill, who was the high school principal.
In 1968, the family moved to Longview and began their work and support of the Pine Tree ISD. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
Ruth will be remembered by family, neighbors and friends as one who loved life, took the time to "stop and smell the roses," enjoyed entertaining and decorating her home, traveling, working crosswords, helping friends or strangers in need and having all her family gather for any occasion. Her belief in the good of all mankind and her love for all people was admired by those who knew her best.
A chapel service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Welch Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior. Interment will be under the direction of Welch Funeral Home, with a family service at 11 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2011, in Lampasas, Texas.
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