Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at North Richland Hills Baptist Church.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to one of Ruth's most supported charities, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Gospel Harvesters International.
Ruth had a passion for crafts, especially for crocheting. In recent years, she put her talents to work making over 800 warm winter hats for the homeless population of her home area. She was a devoted member of North Richland Hills Baptist Church family. Her zest for life showed in everything she did.
Survivors: Those remaining here on earth to continue her legacy are her daughter, Barbara; son, Daniel and wife, Karen; granddaughters, Donna and husband, Gregory, and Danielle and husband, Matthew; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Madison, Nathaniel, Bradley and Allison; and sister, Joyce.
Arrangements under the direction of Shannon Rufe Snow Drive Funeral Chapel, Fort Worth, TX.