Ruth Carter Stevenson

My aunt Ruth was GRACE IN MOTION ! Amon III

Ruth was such a wonderful person that gave alot to this city. She will be remembered as a truely a great woman of Texas. I met her many times in the past and she was sweet and kind to all.

She was a stalwart of a vanishing generation. It was a pleasure to speak with her always, but on too few occasions.

Your mom was such a special lady to so many people; people who worked for her, people who worked with her, people who considered her a friend and people who never knew her, but were touched by her generosity. She was a special friend to my mother. Ruth sent me a birthday card EVERYyear, no matter where I was living. I loved seeing her and her garden in Roaring Gap.She would call to tell me Kate was coming to the Gap and to " catch up." It will be a little sadder knowing that I will not see...

My time of knowing Ruth was short, but very valuable to me. I learned much about gardening from her, and greatly enjoyed working for her in her beautiful garden here in Roaring Gap, NC! My heart goes out to all her dear family and many friends...coping with losing this wonderful woman will take much strength. I will always cherish the time I was privileged to spend with her amongst her 'treasures'...as she so lovingly called her flowers!

Thousands of past, present and future children have, are and will receive the blessings of your love at Trinity Valley School. You have been there at the school's inception, you nurtured it, you are one of its founders. I loved every minute we have strugged together to make it what it has become - a great institution, worthy of your dream and memory. Rest in peace my dear friend, until we meet again...
Stephen Seleny

Dear Mark, Please accept my sincere sympathy. My heart goes out to you and your family in your great loss. May God give you grace and comfort at this time. Sincerely, Pat "Kinsey" Maschino

Your spirit of sharing great American art with simple human love has inspired us. Thank you for your legacy to the world.