Huntsville, Alabama
1930 - 2020
Norma Ruth McMeans Karr of Huntsville died on January 13. Born on Jan. 21, 1930 in Tanner, Alabama, she moved in her early 20s to San Antonio, Texas, where she met David C. Karr, Jr. They married in 1958. As a keen advocate for the mentally ill, Ruth led the Huntsville chapter of the National...
Read MoreRuth was a mentor to me in NAMI, especially as a family advocate in mental health court. Her kindness, humor and compassion were unparalleled. I will always treasure my memories of how she helped me and my family.
Allison Lewis
May 23, 2024
My wife and I had the great pleasure and good fortune of working with, and learning from, Ruth for many years in NAMI-Huntsville. She was a talented leader, organizer, and teacher and a most compassionate advocate.
Cletus Harper
January 18, 2020 | Huntsville, AL
Mrs Karr was a wonderful example of how kind and caring should look. She will be greatly missed.
Clint Penner
January 18, 2020 | Harvest, AL
