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Michael Alvarado
May 26, 2014
Ruthie, I came across your book by accident at my local library. Something told me to bring it home and read it. It was an inspiration to me because of all the good you gave to those around you and because my sister, like you, died of cancer at the age of 42. I miss her dearly. Her name was Gracie Alvarado. As I read the book, "The Little Way of Ruthie Leming, I felt as if I had known your family. Rest well up in Heaven and tell my sister Gracie I miss her dearly.
Lulu Lieux
September 25, 2011
My sincere sympathy
Lindsay Dreher
September 21, 2011
Ruthie,
I was so blessed to have you as my cousin. I always looked up to you as a shining example of not only what a woman, wife, friend and mother should be but also what a human being should be. You met adversity with a smile, accepted a challenge with open arms and never met a child you couldn't teach. I know that your girls embody these same traits.
Though you may not be with us, your memory will remain through every person's life you touched. My love goes out to Mike, Hannah, Claire & Rebekah and to Aunt Dot & Uncle Ray, Rod & his family.
-Lindsay Dreher
Sharon Vessel
September 20, 2011
To: Hannah, Claire, and Rebekah,
Hold on to your mother's love. It will always be there for you. She will always be with you in spirit. May the memories and love of her help you through this difficult time. What a brave battle she fought to stay here with her children, husband, family and friends despite the odds. Her spirit lives on in each and every one of you. I am praying for you to get through this knowing that God loves you and will take care of you. Ruthie led a life of courage, compassion and caring. She was a special person who had nothing but love for everyone she knew. Ruthie is the example of giving to others rather than receiving from others. Her life is an inspiration to us all regarding what beauty is all about. I am proud to have known her. She is an angel in heaven watching over her beautiful family. May God give you the comfort, peace, and strength only he can deliver.
My sincere sympathy,
Sharon Russell Vessel
WEST FELICIANA HIGH SCHOOL
Christy Elam Strickland
September 20, 2011
I am so thankful that I had the pleasure of knowing such a beautiful lady inside and out. She gave me words of comfort just a few years ago when I was facing the loss of my mother. She was a woman that no matter what she was faced with she was going to make the best of it. To know that she is no longer in pain is the comfort that God has left us with. You know that she is with our father in heaven and is praising him. She has met her reward for the life that she lived here on earth, her mansion in heaven. God Bless you Ruthie for the the lessons that you taught us here. And the memories that you left us with that will live on in our hearts. You will be missed but never forgotten. Till we meet again.
September 19, 2011
Dreher and Leming Families: Thinking of you and praying for you as you all go through this difficult time. I had not seen Ruthie for quite a few years but I'm sure she was still the beautiful,warm and caring person I have known since childhood. I know she will be greatly missed by all and she is with God's angels. My love to Ray and Dorothy and may God bless you all
Holly and Justin Walker
September 19, 2011
mike and family,
we are praying for y'all through this terrible time. god has a special place in heaven for a wonderful woman! keep your heads and hearts lifted high!
Karen Stutzman
September 19, 2011
Dreher and Leming Family
Thinking of you all as you go through this time of such great loss. You are all in my prayers. God Bless
Alan and Collette Dwyer
September 19, 2011
Our prayers are with the Lemming & Dreher families at the time of sorrow for the loss of a Wonderful & Precious Soul.May GOD BLESS
Rhonda Folse Sutherland
September 19, 2011
Mike and family,
My heart goes out to you and your children during this difficult time. I will always remember Ruthie's smiling face. Before she was sick everytime I saw her she was smiling. After she was ill and I would see here around town she was smiling. Even the last time I spoke with her a few weeks ago and asked how she was doing she told me and she was smiling. I know your hearts are hurting now but I know Ruthie is looking down on you right now and...smiling.
Cheryl London Cavalier
September 19, 2011
With deepest sympathy to the Dreher/Leming family. Ruthie was not only my classmate, but a sweet & caring person. They don't make many like her anymore.May god continue to make your family stronger. Rest in peace,Ruthie. I will always remember the genuine angel that you were.
TABATHA WATTS
September 19, 2011
MIKE & FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. RUTHIE WAS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL I ALWAYS LOVED HOW SHE SMILED ALL THE TIME AND SHE WAS ALWAYS SO VERY SWEET AND GOOD TO EVERYONE SHE WILL BE MISSED BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
TABATHA WATTS, ZACHARY, LA
September 19, 2011
With heartfelt sympathy and kindest thoughts to the Dreher and Leming families, in your sorrow. Our prayers are with all of you. Merlin and Theresa Saltzman.
Michelle Posey
September 19, 2011
may god bless the Dreher/leming family as they go through the lost of a perfect angel.god is great and will stir you the right way through this.god bless you all. we love ruthie and she will be dearly missed. we have the best angel looking over us now.
September 19, 2011
Ruthie was an inspiration to everyone. We went to school together and she taught my children. We all will miss her so much. God only picks the best flowers for his garden and he truly did in Ruthie last Thursday morning. Ruthie, rest in peace because we know that you deserve it. God bless the Leming and Dreher families and know that we are all praying for strength during this difficult time. Leslie Mullen-Williams, Dedric, Robert (RJ),Tiffany & Ya'Shika Mullen
Michael Smith
September 19, 2011
Rod and Julie, Ray and Sweetie, Mike, Hannah, Claire, and Rebekah,
Words can't begin to express the wishes of peace for all of you. May God grant you the grace you all got to experience every day with Ruthie. We all got an angel too soon.
The Lee Family
September 19, 2011
We loved Mrs. Leming and we will miss her but always love her.
Pat Heurtin
September 19, 2011
Dear Leming Family, I met Ruthie only a few years ago when I began substituting at W. Fel. Middle School. What a pleasure it was to get to know her. Anytime I had to 'sub' in math, I almost always had to go knock on her class room door and ask for help. I'm terrible in math. She would always graciously assist me. Hannah, you are the only one of the daughters that I met. You too were a pleasure to have in class. I know that Ruthie touched many, many lives. She truly will be missed by many.
Sincerely
Pat Heurtin
Chaillie Daniel
September 19, 2011
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you be graced through this difficult loss. Ruthie truly was a gift to our community. Love Chaillie, Jeanne, Jeanne Adelle, Charles, Emma, Jude, Chaillie Anne, and Isabelle Daniel.
Kara Hill
September 18, 2011
May you find peace and comfort during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Kara Hill
Tiffany Veal
September 18, 2011
Mrs. Leming,
I was in your first class that you taught. I remember you were so sweet. You used to give us bubble gum when we were good, and cry when we were bad. You made us want to do good, not out of fear of getting in trouble, but because we knew that would make you happy. I saw you in the store a few months ago, and you still remembered me by name. That says a lot. I will always remember you as one of my favorite teachers.
Karen Barron
September 18, 2011
Mike and girls, our prayers are with you each day to help you grow stronger through this struggle. Remember Ruthie's strength and draw from it. We love you very much as we did Ruthie. She will be greatly missed.
Love and Grace,
Karen, Alan and Cody
LeeandElizabeth Eilers
September 18, 2011
Dear Mike, Hannah, Claire, and Rebekah, How blessed we all were to have the privilege of knowing Ruthie--her sweet goodness shone in every word she spoke and every action she took. She is truly now an angel watching over her family. We will pray for you in this sad time of grief.
GLINDA JENKINS
September 18, 2011
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME.WE LOVED MRS.LEMING BUT GOD LOVED HER MORE.SHE IS IN HS BOOSOM.LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU MR. MIKE AND GIRLS NOW AND FOREVER, FOR GOD'S WORD IS A COMFORTER.ALWAYS YOUR SCHOOL NURSE.
Jana Whealdon
September 18, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Leming and Dreher families. I only met Ruthie a couple of times but she was such a wonderful inspiration and mentor to my daughter Whitney when she taught at West Feliciana MS and also sharing the bond of being the mother of three daughters that I am feeling a personal loss as well. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Gretchen Horton Kull
September 18, 2011
Dreher & Leming families,
My prayers are with you all...Prayers to get through this tough time; prayers to remember all the love you shared with Ruthie; prayers to find the peace for yourselves that she now has found; prayers...
Sue Horton
September 18, 2011
L.J. will watch out for Ruthie.
DEBRA WHITTAKER
September 17, 2011
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS RUTHIE AND I GRADUATED 2GETHER AND SHE TAUGHT MY SON WHEN HE WAS IN SCHOOL SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED
john shipes
September 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time, may God bless you and your family
sandy Connell
September 17, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. No words can express the grief that you all are going through. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lashania Summers
September 17, 2011
Rest in paradise. You're a sweet woman. I caught myself crying and then I quickly wiped my tears, knowing that you would have wanted me to not do so. I love you and you will be truly missed.
Joyce Ivey Ricks
September 17, 2011
Nothing words can ever say will ever express what a "true treasure" Ruthie was to West Feliciana and those lives she touched. She is an angel from above watching over all. We love you...
Jeffrey Roach
September 17, 2011
To God get the Glory.
Jeffrey Roach
September 17, 2011
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. God called his angel home. Prayers have gone forth and will fill the void. God Bless the family.
Kay Dreher
September 17, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I know that Ruthie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Just rejoice that she is now pain-free and watching over us from above. If you ever get discouraged just walk out at night and that brightest star twinkling will be Ruthie smiling back and telling you everything is ok.
Angie Claxton
September 17, 2011
I just wanted to say how truly sorry I am for the family's loss! She was an amazing person and will always be remembered and greatly missed!
Teri Tandy
September 17, 2011
I only met Ruthie once and that was when Joe was having chemo and she lifted me up.....what a beautiful person. I thank God for having met her then. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Connie Chapman
September 17, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Shaun and Joyce Wales and Landon Walden
September 17, 2011
Mike, words can't express how sorry we are for you and your families loss. Ruthie was one of the sweetest ladies we knew. She was a wonderful teacher to Landon and a beautiful person who touched the hearts of many. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
Kim Lozano
September 17, 2011
Dear Family,
Our hearts are filled with grief at the moment, as we lose a true angel, but I have to think about what always filled and over-flowed from Ruthie's heart..love, grace, smiles, compassion, tolerance, humor, and zest! I cannot think of her without thinking of her glory. My prayers are with you. I love you......KA (Kim Boone Dreher Lozano)
Jim and Deanie Carroll
September 17, 2011
Our prayers are with the family. Although I only knew Ruthie a short period of time, I saw how she touched the lives of those around her. Praying for God's comfort to embrace you in this time of sorrow. We will see you again Ruthie.
Kathleen Wells
September 17, 2011
To the Leming & Dreher Families,
I was so sorry to hear about Ruthie. I know she fought a good fight, what a courageous young woman. Ruthie was loved by a whole community what an outstanding, inspiring woman & teacher. She will truly be missed by many. It is always so difficult to lose someone so near and dear to our hearts. May God give you peace and solice in this very difficult time.
Kay and Tommy Graves
September 17, 2011
Such strength and courage. She truly walked in grace with God.
Tammy Gustafson
September 17, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathy during this very sad and difficult time. Our hearts and spirit are with you. We won't be able to make funeral. Know that our love surrounds you always!
Kathey Pittman Griffin
September 17, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Ruthie's death. My prayers are with all of you during this great time of sorrow. She was an inspiration to all, especially to those of us who are fighting cancer. May God be with you.
Jodi Knight
September 17, 2011
My prayers go out for Ruthie's family and friends, including myself, as we mourn our loss and cherish such wonderful memories. Thank you Ruthie for welcoming me with open arms to West Feliciana Middle, being a true friend, and for teaching me that what children need the most is our love.
LaQuita Dixon
September 17, 2011
Thank you for everything you've taught me. You were an inspiration to everyone who's ever crossed your path. I remember walking into your class and actually being able to feel your enthusiasm! You were always patient with us and that made it easy to love you. You are and forever will be my favorite teacher.
September 16, 2011
My prayers are with you all at this time. Ruthie was my sons teacher and the sweetest, kindest one as well. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Rene' Ginn
Brad and Patti Burger
September 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family, words cannot express what we are feeling for all of you at this time of loss. Just know that you have a guardian angel watching over each and every one of you. We love and miss you all. Our memories are very close at heart.
Donna Hoffman-Milligan
September 16, 2011
Prayers!!! Ruthie was such a beautiful woman inside and out,an inspiration to all that knew her.she will be greatly missed until we meet again...
Stephanie Simpson
September 16, 2011
Oh how I love you Ruthie. I will treasure you and the many memories that we have forever. You are a true friend of mine and my heart aches. I will miss you my friend. I am so glad that your suffering has ceased. Till we see each other again - Love Stephanie
Bill Phipps
September 16, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family. How GREAT a daughter, sister, wife and mother she was!!! She lives on in her daughters and family and everyone of us whose life she touched. Rest in peace Ruthie near God.
Lou Ann and William Hutchinson
September 16, 2011
I know you must be heartbroken at this time of loss...hold on to the good memories. It is those warm memories that will help to heal you and make you smile."
Bill and Kay Harris
September 16, 2011
Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all. Hold on to your precious memories...
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