Ruth Gravlee Waggoner

Hi, Bill and Wade, I just got the message that you have lost your mom. I am so sorry. She has been a wonderful mom, wife and teacher, to just name a few. I understand your loss in that my mom died on Feb. 12th of this year. They are treasures that blessed our lives. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.

Tommy and I are missing Ruth so much. She was a wonderful mother to Tommy, and she was a precious mother-in-law to me. She loved our children, Jill, Jeff and Jon very much. She was always loving and patient with them and their children. We are so thankful she was ours. We love you, Grandmother Ruth, Carol and Tommy Waggoner

I was never able to meet Grandmother Ruth, but I felt as if I knew her through all the sweet cards she sent to keep in touch. I wished our son, Walker, could have had the opportunity to meet his Great- Great Grandmother, but I have so many cards to show him when he is older. I know she will truely be missed!

Grandmother Ruth was my great-grandmother. Although I didn't have the chance to see her much, her presence was always with me through her sweet words in every birthday card she sent me and through each amazing story my mother and grandmother told me about her. I only hope to live atleast half of the full and meaningful life she did.

What a loss for those of us her knew and loved her. A beautiful and gracious woman. She provided us such a fine example on how to live life. She has always and forever will be in our hearts. We love you Ruth.

Ms Tipton and family,

I'm so sorry to read of your mother's passing. This has been a terribly difficult month for all of you. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Mrs. Waggoner was indeed my favorite teacher at Charles A. Brown. She was a lovely person and a wonderful teacher. She made everyone feel special in her class. I've never forgotten her or her impact on me as one of her "favorites"....because we all thought we were her favorites! Kay, a special hello to you....it's been many years. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

I was in Mrs. Waggoner's class at Charles A. Brown Elementary School in the early 1950s. She was such a wonderful teacher, made such an impact on my childhood and, of course, lived at the end of 46th Street where I grew up. She was a joy to know and made a true difference in my life...I'm so very glad that she was in it. God bless you all as you remember her many accomplishments...

Bettye Culver Pennington
Kennesaw, Georgia