Ruth Withrow, 70, of The Woodlands, former longtime resident of Orange, passed away on September 15, 2017, in Houston.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, September 18, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 28, 1946, she was the daughter of Hiram Norsworthy, Jr. and Patricia (Abbott) Norsworthy. Ruth worked as a district trainer for Farmers Insurance. Her family was very special to her and her motivation to fight. She loved spending time with her loving dog, Bit. She was a longtime member of North Orange Baptist Church and was probably the only person in Texas that loved both the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. Ruth fought her illness courageously for the past 18 months. She was deeply loved by all her family and she will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her son and his wife, John and Jessica Withrow, as well as their children, Campbell, Addison, and Carley Withrow; her son and his wife, Greg and Lisette Withrow, and their children, Liam and Isabella Withrow; and siblings, Deesie Garza, Chester Navarre, and Randy Lane.
Condolences
David Godwin
March 28, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss as I just heard the sad news about Johnny Ruth. Though it's been thirty plus years. that we last spoke I am sad to hear of her passing. She has a special place in my childhood memories of Orange. I remember when Pat, Johnny Ruth and Chester moved to Eleventh St. and walking to school together. She was quiet and soft spoken, except when she was mad at Chester and she giggled a lot. Yep, she was special to me too.
Leah Mulligan
September 18, 2017
Leah Mulligan purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Ruth Withrow.
Stan, Suzy, Sandy And Shane
September 18, 2017
Stan, Suzy, Sandy and Shane purchased the Serene Retreat for the family of Ruth Withrow.
Stan Mclendon
September 18, 2017
I did not know Ruth but I do know she was a very strong willed lady who fought bravely to overcome her illnesses. My thoughts and prayers are truly with John and Jessica and the girls as they grieve over the loss. May God bless Ruth as she enters her eternal home and may he give peace and understanding to her family. Stan
Your Akrotex Family
September 18, 2017
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September 18, 2017
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September 17, 2017
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Karen & Scotty Jackson
September 17, 2017
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Anonymous
September 17, 2017
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Ruth Withrow.
The Hebert Family Shane, Tamara, Nellie, Parker
September 17, 2017
The Hebert Family Shane, Tamara, Nellie, Parker purchased the Gracious Lavender Basket for the family of Ruth Withrow.
Anonymous
September 17, 2017
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Anonymous
September 17, 2017
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Sheri Sargent Chambers Ducker
September 17, 2017
My prayer's are with your family. You were a great birthday friend. I am so glad our life was spent as school friends. We have celebrated our special day for over 55 years. You will always be in my heart on November 28. You are walking the street of gold on your healed body.. RIP my friend until we meet again.
Jeanne And Wes
September 16, 2017
Jeanne and Wes purchased the Arrive in Style for the family of Ruth Withrow.