Ruth Ann Thomas

Ruth Ann (Depp) Thomas, 87, passed away on April 18, 2024 in Cibolo, TX, to be reunited with the love of her life William Earl Thomas, who preceded her in death on April 1, 1983. Ruth Ann was born on June 13, 1936 in Hamilton, PA. She was the youngest of seven children born to the late Duff and Della Bell (Holben) Depp.

Ruth Ann worked as a telephone operator for the Bell companies and retired from Southwestern Bell in 1996. She loved her job and was proud to have worked in five states during her career moving around the world as an Army wife. She enjoyed playing cards, reading cookbooks, even if she didn’t always try the recipes, and spending time with her family.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years William (Bill) Thomas; her brothers, William, David "Jiggs", Frank, Larry "Dick", and Fred Depp; and her sister, Myrna Jack. She is survived by her daughter Janet DeVillier (Buck), son Bill Thomas (Lisa); and daughter Diana Lautenschlager (Jerry); her grandchildren, Jessica Was (Adam), Joshua Patterson (Lauren), Ford Lautenschlager (Elizabeth), Michael Thomas, John Thomas (Erica), David Thomas, and Joseph Thomas; and great-grandchildren Gray, Milo, and Hazel Was; Penelope and Amelia Patterson; and William and Benjamin Lautenschlager.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.