Ruth E. Stone, 84, was born Aug. 3, 1938, in Pinckneyville Ill., and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones Saturday, Dec. 12, 2022, at her home in Bridge City, Texas.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, J. R. Stone; children, Ronda Sue Eibert and husband, Dale, Theresia Renee Keaton and husband, Gary; grandchildren, April, William, Tiffany, Kalairn and wife Mik, and Trey; many foster children and adopted children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her children, Charles Clement Long, IV, Douglas Ray Stone, and Richard Lee Stone; parents, Rev. Hebert Rice, Clara Katherine Schmalriede Rice and stepmother Lola Theresia Adams Rice; siblings, Freddie Rice, Herbert “Little Herbie” Rice, Ina Chapman; and stepbrother, Loran Adams, Sr.
The family would like to send heartfelt thanks to: Heart to Heart Hospice, The Outlaw Bible Church, Meals on Wheels. Caregivers: Mary, CNA; Natasha, RN; Melody, RN; Victor, RN; Chaplain Michael, Social Worker Lela, and many other wonderful people who helped us during this time.
Arrangements for a memorial service will held in May 2023, to allow out of state friends and family to participate.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Alzheimer’s Association or The American Heart Association, in Ruth’s Memory.
Cremation was entrusted to Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street.
(Paid Memorial)
