Ruth Mae Atherton

Ruth Mae Atherton was born October 10, 1936 in Mabank, Texas to parents Leon Moore and Ester Mae (Jones) and entered eternal rest on June 03, 2021 at age 84. Ruth was a kind hearted and selfless woman.

Ruth spent many years working to help provide for her family. She worked for some years as a manager at Dairy queen, a clerk at Walmart, a cook at the Kaufman Hospital and assisted living, and she also worked for Kemp ISD.

For many years, she was a member of the Lady Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Seven Points, Texas.

Ruth had many hobbies. She enjoyed knitting, crochet, puzzles, and woodwork. She loved to play games with her family especially Dominos and 42. Her hands were rarely still. When Ruth was able to get away, she would go to her favorite Casino to feed the slot machines.

For the family and friends who knew her she will dearly be missed and loved.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents Leon Moore and Ester Mae (Jones); sister, Faye French; brother-in-law, Buddy French. She is survived by her son Randy and Ann Atherton; daughters, Bonnie Ann Thompson, Gay Lynn and Barry Geiger; grandson, Barry Jr. and Edgar Geiger; granddaughters, Sandy and Ben Lockaby, Mellissa and Eric Elder, Tina and Chris Kitchen, Mae Ruth Atherton, Bridget Thompson; sisters, Leona and Jock Peters, Kathleen and Jimmy Starr, Janis Schenkel. Ruth also leaves behind ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren along with numerous extended family and friends.