Ruth Mary Herlihy

Ruth Mary Herlihy obituary, Conroe, TX

Ruth Mary Herlihy

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Ruth Herlihy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Conroe Funeral Directors on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Ruth Mary Herlihy was born on June 8, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul William Thies and Willette Chloe (Earnhart) Thies. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Willis, Texas at the age of 96.
Her deep faith as a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe and her boundless love for her family were constant sources of strength and grace. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Jacquelyn H. Monk; sister, Sister Marion Grace Thies; grandchildren, Brent Payne and Amber Generale; great grandchildren, Jade Owens, Tanner Owens, Leah Generale, Davis Belle Payne, Nathan Payne; and great-great grandchildren; Cyrus Owens, and Leo Owens.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William R. "Bill" Herlihy in 2001.
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109 N. Frazier St., Conroe, TX 77301

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

109 N. Frazier St., Conroe, TX 77301

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