She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was known for her fervent prayer life and love for Jesus. You could always find her encouraging someone by sharing scriptures, songs, wise counsel and lots of laughter. She could be found, especially in her earlier years, singing with the love of her life and husband of 54 years, Larry Wade Bushnell. They would sing as a duo and also as a trio with her sister and best friend, Wanda Faye Ledoux Thompson. They could be found singing in church services, small groups and family gatherings.
Her love for her family and people was irreplaceable. The doors of her home were always open and she took the best of care of the people around her. She was a prayer warrior, and if you asked her to pray for you, you could know for sure that she would be. She was known for her powerful strength and unwavering faith in God. She was proud to be a member of First Pentecostal Church of Westlake and loved her church family dearly.
Ruth Ann is survived by her husband, Larry Bushnell; daughter, Denise Ann Bushnell Fontenot (Chris); son, Jaylon Wayne Bushnell, stepdaughter, Lela Whitehurst, stepsons Richard Bushnell (Katherine) and Wayne Bushnell (Donna ); sisters, Wanda Thompson and Rena DeWitt; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, J.T. Ledoux and Lucy Faulk Ledoux; son, John Travis Bushnell; brothers, Samuel Armentor, Eldridge Armentor, and J.D. Dickinson; and sister, Dorothy Smith.
The family will welcome relatives and friends on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at First Pentecostal Church of Westlake beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Westlake Memorial Park. Pastor Mark Stanton will officiate at the services.
Please leave fond memories for the Bushnell family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
