Mrs. Ruth Mae Foreman

Ruth Mae Foreman, known as “Aunt Tutha,” was born on December 24, 1947, to proud parents Lula and Roosevelt Blanton in Cherokee, Texas. She was raised in Dallas, Texas, where she attended school.

Ruth later married Larry Young Sr., and together they were blessed with six children: Joyce, Kathy, Alisa, Diana, Larry Jr., and Didray.

Later in life, she met and married Kenneth Foreman. The two moved to Houston, Texas, where they shared 24 wonderful years together. After Kenneth’s passing in 2011, Ruth continued to live in Humble, Texas, until she eventually returned to Dallas in 2017.

Ruth gave her life to Christ in 1991. She remained a faithful member of The Dallas Project SDA Church, where she rededicated her life to Christ on April 25, 2026. She worked at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Dallas and later at Goodwill.

Ruth peacefully departed this life at home on September 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Foreman; her parents, Lula Mae and Roosevelt Blanton; three brothers, Aaron Blanton, Lester Blanton, and Nathaniel Blanton; three sisters, Rose Lewis, Odessa Starling, and Joyce Blanton; and her grandson, Phillip Young.

Ruth leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her six children: Joyce Reagor, Kathy Bell, Alisa Owens, Diana Young, Larry Young Jr., and Didray Young; 31 grandchildren; 102 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends.

Her love, kindness, faith, and beautiful spirit will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.