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Ruth Nelson

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1935 - 2023

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Ruth NelsonRuth Nelson, prominent social activist and philanthropist, and former Chairwoman of the Tulsa Housing Authority, as well as former president of Planned Parenthood for Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma, died in Tulsa Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023. She was 87.Initially coming onto its...

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Ruth Nelson is a great woman who helped us reach out to the homeless and Native Americans! God bless her dear family.

I will never forget Ruth! I did massage for her every week up until covid happened. We had great conversations while she was on the table. What energy she had for life! I still miss her! She is a great lady!!

Ruth was a delightful, generous, committed and humorous human being. I served on Bryn Mawr's Board with her. She was wonderful.

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And on top of all her accomplishments she knitted me the most beautiful, full length, angora coat that I will always cherish.

I am so sorry to hear of ruth`s passing. I was her massage therapist. She was a wonderful woman. She helped me with the people on the South Dakota Pine Ridge reservation and she helped me help with the Homeless also with financial support! She has a special place in my heart.

I have so many fond memories of Ruth from my years in Tulsa. She was an amazing person. With love especially to Randolph and Tim. Sara ( Davidson) Stone

It is with a heavy heart that I wish you a peaceful rest. We met on the tennis courts playing doubles with my dad. Later dinners at your home with your son, Tim. Much peace and love to you and to the Nelson family.

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