Age 84, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Lumberton. She was born on April 17, 1940, in Converse, Louisiana, to the late Norman and Nelie Ferguson.
Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth "Nick" Westfall; her sisters, Polly Fowler, Laverne Langton, and Edith Cook; and her brothers, Norman, Eldry, Robert, and Wayman Ferguson.
She is survived by her son, Kendall Westfall and his wife, Cindy, of Labelle; her boyfriend of twelve years, Bill Jannise; her brother, Willie Ferguson of Port Neches; and her sister, Nell Martinez and her husband, Buddy, of Alexandria, Louisiana. Ruth also leaves behind her grandchildren, Trey Westfall and his wife, Brenda Longoria, of LaBelle, and Gunnar Westfall of Port Neches; great-grandchildren, Matthias and Cadence Westfall; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 AM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703.
Pallbearers: Donnie Gulley, Trey Westfall, Gunnar Westfall, Mike Tywater, Danny Geraci, and Joseph McCullough, and honorary pallbearer Matthias Westfall.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Derrell Young and Donnie Gulley.
Ruth’s warmth, kindness, and love for her family will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers please donate to your local no-kill pet shelter.
