Ruth Bell Klingaman Stinson

RUTH BELL KLINGAMAN STINSON was born June 26, 1940 to Vern and Ruth Klingaman in Mineola, Texas. She was the youngest of 9 brother and sisters. Her family moved to Houston Heights in 1950 and she was a resident of the Heights until 1978.She leaves behind her three children, Warren Stinson and wife Jeannie Murphy of Austin, Ellen Fontenot and husband Roland of Houston and Juanita Stinson and husband Kent Jones of Houston.She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Gene and Lennie Klingaman of Houston and sister and brother-in-law Lois and Bill Tidwell of Jones Creek. Ruth has four grandsons, Bryan Stinson, Michael Murphy, Shawn Stinson and Andrew Fontenot and one great-grandson, Thomas Stinson. She also leaves her adopted daughters and dear friends, Amy and BJ Yother and their family. Ruth spent her life giving to other, working as a hospice caregiver. She was an avid lover of animals and leaves behind her cat Tigger,In lieu of flowers, family request donations to FCAP- a division of CAP 11925 Katy Frwy. Houston TX. 77079, 281- 497-0591. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Julie Ingle and all the wonderful caregivers at Life's Solution Hospice Care. Their special attention and care were invaluable.Visitation will be held Friday September 10, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale. Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 11, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home and Cemetery