Ruth was born May 19, 1936, to John and America Owens in Paw Paw OK. She was of the Baptist faith, loved to listen to gospel music, and more than anything, she loved the Lord. Ruth enjoyed cooking, crochet, and spending time out in her yard. On August 31, 1951, Ruth married Bill Shackelford and they spent their lives together until Bill’s passing in 2008.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, John and America Owens; husband of 57 years, Bill Shackelford; sisters Essie Gibbons, Marie Chapman, and Hazel Shackelford; brothers Ed Owens and Donald Owens; grandson Shannon Chapman, and a great granddaughter.
Left behind to cherish Ruth’s memory are her children Billy and wife Joann Shackelford of Erick, OK, Sharon Chapman of Muldrow, OK, Sue Matlock of Muldrow, OK and Janice “Buggie” Ganz of Muldrow, OK; sister Lela Waldrop as well as 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 31 great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.
Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10:00am at Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church in Roland, OK with burial to follow at Paw Paw cemetery.
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