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Ruth Whitby
1957 - 2019
Ruth Whitby
1957 - 2019
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BORN
1957
DIED
2019
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Ed Bansbach
December 31, 2019
There is a better place than this world, because you are there.
Deborah Benton
December 30, 2019
Sorry to hear of your loss, Phillip, my friend
Douglas Cook
December 29, 2019
My condolences and prayers to Ruthies family. Im so very sorry.
Ruthie & I graduated together from the MHS Class of 1975.
Craig Taylor
December 28, 2019
Phillip and Family, Im sorry I couldnt be there today. You are in our prayers.
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Mike Wilson
December 28, 2019
Ruthie was in my senior class and I remember her as intelligent with a great sense of humor - as one of our fellow classmates said "the world is now a colder place".
Sally Barnes Lawrence
December 28, 2019
Im so sorry for your loss. I know she was a great sister, friend, wife and mom.
Linda Brice
December 27, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. All my heart, prayers and wishes go out to Phillip, Drake, Zac, the Whitby Family, and the Drake Family. Linda (Reszel) Brice, Class of 1970.
Lisa and Ward O'Keefe
December 27, 2019
Phillip, Drake and Zac, we are so very sorry to learn of Ruthis's death. She will always be remembered for her kind, gentle spirit and sweet, sweet disposition. The world lost a special lady this week. We mourn her loss with you and her extended family.
Susan Stewart
December 27, 2019
Prayers for Ruthie's family and friends. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Colette Woods
December 27, 2019
So sorry to hear about your lost my deepest sympathy go out to family of Ruthie Whitby.
David Burge
December 27, 2019
Her 'little' nephew will miss her wit and wisdom
Angie Rogers-Haynes
December 27, 2019
Ruthie was a beautiful person inside & out! That smile of hers could light up the world Thoughts & prayers for a wonderful family I've known my whole life.
Gina Jewell-Cowsert
December 27, 2019
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with Ruth's family and friends at this time. God carry you through your tears and your sorrow. God bless you!
Gary Bruce
December 27, 2019
So Sorry For Ruthie Passing, My Prayers and deepest sympathies Are With The Whitby & Drake Family At This Time May God Bless
Karen Reszel Weatherford
December 26, 2019
Ruthie could light up a room with her smile and her laugh was contagious. She will be missed. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Reszel Weatherford, Class of 75
Bobby Appleton
December 26, 2019
My deepest heartfelt prayers and sympathies go out to Philip, Hunter, Zac, Carolyn, Diane and any other loved ones I might have failed to mention. Ruthie was one in a million, bubbly, funny, unforgettable, always the life of the party and never seemed to have met a stranger that she couldn't soon call a friend. Didn't see much of her in later years and that was my loss. Heaven has gained a great and fun angel!
Rachel Corley
December 26, 2019
Ruthie could light up a room with just her smile. But she didnt stop there, she was always full of humor and kindness. Ruthie was a bright light in the Class of 75. Prayers asking comfort and peace for Phillip and her family.
Katy Hadden
December 26, 2019
I love you Superstar.
December 26, 2019
Phillip we are so very sorry for your loss!! Love David & Suzy Glisson!!
Sandra Stinson
December 26, 2019
Ruthie had a way to bring fun wherever she was and to always make you feel like she truly liked you - what a special gift! Prayers and love to Phillip, Drake, Zach and her whole family. Sandra Stinson
December 26, 2019
No one could inspire a sense of fun, excitement and positivity like Ruthie. I am honored to have known her. To know her was to truly love her. Prayers for her large, wonderful family! -Cindy Maynard Wagster, MHS class of 1975.
Jere Douglas
December 26, 2019
My sincere sympathies to Philip and the family. Jere K. Douglas, Class of 75.
Kim Smith
December 26, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of Ruthie. Kim Smith, MHS Class of 75
Trish and Gene Tidwell
December 26, 2019
Phillip, we are so sorry to hear about Ruthie. Sending our love and prayers.
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