Ruth Garner

When I look around my house I see items that remind me of Ruth. I have so many memories of my time with her in Longview. From the day she showed up when I was moving in with a pot of coffee and cups to the I moved away. Small items and actions of love good times. I miss my cousin Ruth

Mr. Garner and family,
We are sorry for the loss of your lifelong love
Ruth. We send our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you all during this sad time.

Our condolences are with you and your family. May God bless you and keep you and the memories of your loved one forever in your heart.
Clarence & Charlotte Harwell Robertson
class '61 class '62

I was so sorry to hear of great aunt Ruth's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Debbie and Family,
I was so sad to hear about your Mother. She was always so wonderful to me and made me feel at home when I visited Longview. I always think of her when my daugher and I make her Cherry Nut pie on special occasions. It will be even more special now.

Mr. Bill,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you loved your Ruth and she loved you. That love transcends time and space. If I can do anything for you just let me know.

Keeping you in our prayers.

I loved Ruth! She just had a way of making my troubles disappear so long ago. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a very nice lady. My prayers are with you and your entire family.

Becky Stoker White

On behalf of all of the staff at Heartsway Hospice, I extend condolences to the family of Ruth Garner. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May God comfort you with unshakeable faith and with blessed memories. The grandchildren did a great job at funeral, as did the minister.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My prayers are with all the family of "Gypsy" as I knew her.
She was a second mother to me when I was growing up. I have fond memories of her as a kind and loving person.
God Bless You All,
Karen Whitten Merwald
Omaha, NE

Another angel to watch over us! What a wonderful person Ruth was. She was one of my mother's best friend. Such blessings we have had in our friendship over the years.
Please find peace in the knowledge that everyone will be keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Much love,

Dear Bill and family,

For 65 years Ruth was such a dear friend to us. We loved her so much. She will be missed. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Bob and Jayme Whitten
Bella Vista, Ark

My Condolences to the Garner family....great friends and neighbors.

Our prayers are with you and your family. Bud and Darene Fuller
Past Students of Wilmer Hutchins

Our condolences to the Garner family - a family that enriched and molded the lives of thousands of young adults. We were all blessed to have had the priviledge of having Mr and Mrs Garner as part of our lives.

It was my joy to know and love Ruth for those years when she first came to Pine
Tree and when retirements came, we sort of lost touch, but thoughts of her and Bill came to mind often. My condolences to all of Ruth's family.

What lovely memories I have of your family and your many kindnesses.

Dear Garner Family,
I will always remember Mrs. Garner had a smile and a hug for me. She was such a light in this world and will be truly missed. Thank you for sharing her with us.
With Love,
Amy Morrison Henson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Our thought n prayers are with you n your family at this time. Peggy Gilley Hobbs class 61 and Ray also class of 60

My condolences and prayers are with the family , Mr. Garner was a really great principal, I didn't know his wife ruth. Gay Scroggins Hunt

Ruth and Bill Garner have brought friendship, guidence, and education to thousands of students. Ruth had a life well-lived. The best to Bill and his family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Mr. Garner:

My thoughts of you and Ms Garner go back to that summer of 1956. I helped you landscape your new yard. You prepared me for college algebra and Ms Garner and the girls fed us. She was so beautiful and kind. What a pleasant memory.

God Bless

Richie Russell
Class of 1956.

You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

With much love to all

Janice Bowen Cadenhead
Class of 57 WHHS

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill,Debbie and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ruth. She was a lovely lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

When I moved to Longview in 1970, Ruth, my first cousin once removed (as she taught me) showed up at my new house to help me move in. And - true to form - she brought a coffee pot and cups. I hadn't seen her in years and don't know how she knew I was moving in - but there she was ----all smiles and helpfullness. I will always remember the large - but mostly the small - things she did to help and support me. What a wonderful, loving person she was......what a light in my life. She was a blessing to all who knew her.

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.