She was born in Seymore, TX on June 5, 1934, the daughter of the late JB and Mamie (Beeks) Koger.
Ruth was employed by Taylor Publishing Company in Dallas , TX before retiring in 1996.
Ruth loved watching sports and was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. She also enjoyed spending hours in her garden tending to her vegetables and flowers.
Survivors include her children: Shelia Sanchez , Pamela Huret and fiancé Art Heald, Jr; grandchildren Steve Sanchez and wife Janell, LeAnn Canfield and husband Tim, Keith Casas, Kacey Casas and fiancé , Tony Pucci; beloved nieces Tammy Peyton Barton and Kim Largent, and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Ruth is predeceased by her husband, John; her sister, Bobbie Peyton; her brothers, James Koger and Donnie Koger.