Ona Ruth met and later married Ralph Smith on Oct 31st, 1953. Together they raised 4 girls and had 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Ona Ruth loved her family fiercely and her grandchildren were the light of her life. Each one has received endless love and praises.
Ona Ruth started as a dishwasher at Cambridge Elementary in 1963. She worked her way up and eventually became Food Service Director for the Belton School District. She enjoyed this position for many years and retired in 1999. Ona Ruth connected with many students, faculty and members of the community through these years. She will be forever known as the lunch lady. She continued to have countless people approach her over the years with fond memories.
Ona Ruth loved to cook and bake. She was exceptional at both. Her Hot Rolls were in high demand and devoured at every family get together. She was happy to pass on her skills to anyone and did so on many occasions. Family time with her cooking will be cherished forever.
Ona Ruth loved to look at recipes and had over 400 cookbooks. She also made her own cookbooks from her favorite recipes or she would cut them out from anything she was reading. She tried many recipes over the years and would save the ones that made the cut. She also loved to garden and would try to incorporate what she grew into her cooking. She absolutely loved green onion and butter sandwiches.
Ona Ruth attended CrossRoads United Methodist church her entire life. She was very active throughout her church life and always maintained a strong faith. She loved to sing and listen to music. She loved classic country and any type of Christian music.
She also enjoyed watching the Royals and Chiefs. If they were playing, she was watching or listening.
Ona Ruth was a kind and loving woman who saw the good in everyone. She didn’t judge but always tried to understand all sides. She did however always stand up for what she believed in. She emanated to all who knew her to be faithful, gracious and compassionate. Ona Ruth was a Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Sister in-law and friend. She will be dearly missed by all.
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