Ruth Ann Hyatt

Ruth Ann (Sill) Hyatt, 88, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Riverpointe Health Campus.
Ruth was born in Pampa, Texas on July 11, 1935 to the late Walter and Louise (Webb) Sill. She moved to Evansville while in the 8th grade and was a 1953 graduate of Reitz High School. Ruth went on to graduate from Gulf Park College in 1955 and Indiana University in 1957. She married Gilbert Thomas Hyatt, II on November 2, 1957 and they lived in Maine for two years. After the birth of their first son, Geoffrey, they moved back to Evansville. Ruth was a faithful member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Evansville Country Club, Oak Meadow Country Club, the Kennel Club,Willard Library Museum, and more than one bridge club. Ruth was a grateful friend of Bill W., and was very proud of her 43 years of sobriety. She was an avid shoe collector, couldn't pass up a good dollar store and loved to read and travel with her dear friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ruth is survived by her children, Geoffrey Hyatt (Kate) of Westminster, CO, Kymberly Himsel of Duluth, MN, Kerry Hyatt Bennett (John) of Indianapolis, IN, and Gilbert Thomas "Trace" Hyatt, III (Stacy) of Ashburn, VA; and grandchildren, Katie Himsel (Hannah), Sarah Himsel, John Hyatt (Macaela), Emily Hyatt (K.T.), Michael Blomquist, Eric Blomquist, Jonah Hyatt, Greg Hyatt, and Meghan Hyatt. Ruth was also survived by a cadre of life-long friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and by her brother, Walter Sill, Jr.
Friends may visit from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 20, 2023, followed by a celebration of life service at 4:00 pm at Browning Funeral Home, 738 E. Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, August 21, 2023 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 301 SE 1st St., Evansville, IN 47713 with Rev. Holly Rankin Zaher officiating. Visitation will begin at the church at 9:00 am. Burial will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Stone 3 (No Names Anonymous), 770 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713, or to Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1915 W. 18th St., B, Indianapolis, IN 46202 for providing a work environment for Kerry to spend the last several months by Ruth's side.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.