Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls
Aug 27, 1941 - Mar 9, 2026
Wonderful memories growing up with the Buddy's in fountain park neighborhood. She was always nice to me. Bob was a great friend. Rest in peace in our lord's loving arms.
Jimmie Stodghill
March 13, 2026 | Sterling, ID | Friend
Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family. Nan was one of the kindest ladies I have ever met. As a young new teacher in Petrolia, she welcomed me into the community and I am forever grateful for her. When she visited me after I had my first child and in the years that followed, her guidance and wisdom was such a blessing. I pray that all those who are grieving this beautiful soul will find comfort and peace through God’s grace.
Shannon Johnston
March 13, 2026 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
So very sorry for the loss of sweet Nancy! She was always so cheerful and kind whenever I had to chance to see her. All of her family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Leesa & Randy Wachsman
March 13, 2026 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
Nan was my babysitter. Our mothers played bridge together. Our husbands worked together. Her faith was inspiring! I’ll always remember her laugh.
Ann McGrath
March 12, 2026 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
Condolences to the family. I knew Nan my whole life as she was the Maid of Honor in my parents wedding. She will be missed by everyone.
Joe Barrett
March 12, 2026 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
My heart-felt condolences to the family.
Robin Moreno
March 12, 2026 | Dallas, TX | Friend
Nancy Elizabeth Ruddy, 84 of Charlie, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 9, 2026.
A rosary will take place at 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 15, 2026 with a vigil service and visitation to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral liturgy will be celebrated Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jonathan Demma Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Nan was born on August 27, 1941 in Wichita Falls to the late David Lisle and CatherineJane (Jamison) Whitehill. She attended the Academy of Mary Immaculate until it's closing and graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1959. Nan married Thomas Garrett Ruddy on October 7, 1961.
She lovingly cared for her children and Tom and was active with Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Altar Society. She enjoyed spending time with friends and neighbors over coffee or on neighborhood walks.
Nan and Tom moved to Charlie, Texas in the summer of 1980 to farm and ranch. She was expecting and delivered their last child Richard in December that year. He was such a blessing to the family. As he grew, she became active in his school and grandchildren's activities. She became involved in the Charlie community and helped sponsor the Annual 4th of July celebration. She also served on the Clay County Memorial Hospital Board. Tom and Nan joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church and served as Eucharistic Ministers and Sunday school teachers. Nan was a member of the Altar Society where she had many close friends.
She enjoyed arranging flowers and crafting and was very helpful in many of her children and grandchildren's wedding decorations. Nan was a wonderful cook and passed along her skills. The family always looked forward to all the family gatherings. Her specialty however was her Christmas candy platters she gave everyone that included all of our favorite recipes.
Nan or "Nana" loved spending time with all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even in recent years as her memory failed, she was always delighted to see them and they always brought a smile to her face.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tom and sister Patricia Lou Halter and brother David Barr Whitehill.
She is survived by her children, Becky Morath and husband Jimmy, Bob Ruddy and wife Leticia, Janet Shine and husband Danny, and Richard Ruddy and wife Carolyn; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren with two more on the way; her sister, Kay Anne Vickerman of Fort Collins, Colorado and her brother, Richard Maurice Whitehill of Leander, Texas.
The family wishes to thank the many caregivers who took care of her in the last few years at her home.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be made to Holy Family Classical Academy thru Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund, 1501 9th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
Condolences may be sent to the family at owensandbrumley.com
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