Ruth Ann Davies

Ruth Ann Davies obituary, Desoto, TX

Ruth Ann Davies

Ruth Davies Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by West-Hurtt Funeral Home - DeSoto on Jul. 9, 2024.

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Ruth Davies (Upchurch) was born in Terrell, TX on January 16, 1943, died July 8, 2024 in Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Davies, parents, Rev. James Upchurch and Lillie Marie (Myers) Upchurch, brothers, Douglas Upchurch, Lewis Upchurch, David Upchurch, her sister, Margie King and her granddaughter, Ashley Timmons.
She is survived by her daughters, Terrie (TJ) Riley of Kemp, TX, Ranae Timmons of DeSoto, TX Tralisa Hargrove and husband Royce Hargrove of Abilene, TX. Grandchildren, Chad Riley of Kaufman, TX, Eric Timmons of Fate, TX, Clint Riley on Lillian, TX, Kallye, Dunavant of Abilene, TX, and Chase Riley of Kaufman of Kaufman, TX. Great grandchildren Koby Riley, Kyle Riley, Tyson Timmons, Steven Dunavant and Lane Riley. Great great granddaughter Elizabeth Riley. Sister Doris Eastep of Mesquite, TX., several Nieces and Nephews and great Nieces and great Nephews.
Ruth was an Executive Administrative Assistant Fullwell Motor Products for 15 years then at Southwest Medical University in Dallas, TX., where she retired.
She loved cooking for her family but if you ate you had to play games. Her favorite game was Chicken Foot. Her biggest fear was anyone going hungry, including animals.
A Memorial Service will be held at Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Park, Dallas, TX 75211

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217 South Hampton Road, DeSoto, TX 75115

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