She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Rebecca Wood, her son Raphael Andrew Wood. She is survived by her son Angus Lindsey Wood, her daughter Suzanne Wood, her granddaughter Wendy Wood, her grandsons Raphael Ryan Wood and Emery Andrew Wood, her great grandchildren Layla and Caleb Wood. She was married to Raphael Angus Wood for 25 years.
Ruth worked for Solon Automated Services as a dispatcher. She was a member of the Clear Lake Bridge Club. Her passions were playing bridge and watching the Houston Astros. Her warmth, kindness, caring and love will be greatly missed.