Ruth Arnow Obituary
After graduating from Wesleyan College in 1957 with a degree in fashion design, Ruth began her career at B. Altman's & Co., one of NYC's largest department stores. As a Vice President of Designer Apparel, she was able to travel the world and met known and upcoming fashion designers. She had her dream job. While in New York, Ruth met Lenonard Arnow and married in 1970. Both Ruth and Len retired to Atlanta to be closer to family and back to her southern roots. During retirement, Ruth still kept up with the latest fashion trends and enjoyed relaxing on Tybee Island and spending time with family.
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Len of 42 years and her brother William 'Bill' Wong. She is survived by her close sister, Rosa Wong Joe and 7 nieces and nephews along with their spouses and children. (Edward Joe, Chris and Sue Joe, Lisa and Tommy Butler, Debra and Randy Porter, Billy and Alison Wong, Cindy and Dominic DeCrescentis, and Timothy Wong)
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Wellroot Family Services formerly United Methodist Children's Home https://wellroot.org/about-us/our-history/ Or Wesleyan College to "Other designation - Class of 1956" https://wesportal.wesleyancollege.edu/WCGA/PayCenter/giving.aspx
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2773 North Decatur Road P.O. Box 4000, Decatur, GA 30031
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Elizabeth Dove
May 22, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Mrs Wong at B. Altman and Co in the 1980´s. I was an assistant buyer in my first job out of undergrad.
Mrs Wong (as we all called her) was elegant and always happy to help me learn the business and improve. She took time to mentor me and make me feel valued.
I will never forget her elegance and sense of style and grace.
Thank you Mrs Wong for all your help and generosity to me and my family. rest in power
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Mary Droegkamp Rode
April 20, 2023
Aunt Ruth was one of a kind. Elegant, whip-smart with a great sense of irony and humor, she loved her family beyond words and lived a life of accomplishment and appreciation. She left an indelible mark on all who knew or met her. All my love and sympathy to all her many family and friends xoxo Mary
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