In Memoriam : Ruth Byrd

Ruth Byrd Ruth Faye Byrd - age: 68
(May 15, 1942 to June 23, 2010 )
Resident of Simms, Texas

Visitation Information:
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, June 26, 2010
Bates Family Funeral Home

Obituary:
Ruth Faye Byrd, 68, of Simms, Texas died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at her home in Simms after a battle with cancer. She was born May 15, 1942 in Simms. She was a member of Hooks Baptist Church and a retired kindergarten teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents Gussie and Gladys Kruse, a brother Don Kruse, and a niece Courtney Smith.

She is survived by her husband Dwight Byrd of Simms, Texas; a sister, Melba Johnson of Texarkana Texas; two nieces, Lisa Johnson of Little Rock, Arkansas and Kelli Kruse of Longview, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Bates Family Funeral Home in De Kalb with Robby Bates, Bro. Roy Ford and Dale Stinson officiating. Burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery, Simms, Texas.

Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, June 25, 2010 at Bates Family Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Sand Hill Cemetery Association, c/o 111 CR 4260, Simms, Texas 75574 or Hospice of Texarkana, 803 Spruce, Texarkana, Texas 75501.

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Derrick Collins - June 25, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Mrs. Byrd was the best teacher I have ever had. She was like a second mother to me. Wonderful woman and I hate to hear that she has passed away. My prayers go to her family.


Dee Reece - June 25, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dwight, I was so sorry to learn about the death of Ruth. She was such a lovely lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her when we saw each other at Red River/Military Affairs events. Please accept my sympathy and know that I will be in prayer for you and your family.


Debra Warren - June 25, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dwight, Vicki Nall & I wanted to send you our prayers on the loss of Ruth. She was our favorite customer at Ellis Pottery! She always brought a smile to our faces. She brought so much joy with her wonderful personality. We are so sorry to hear she had passed. We will miss her.


Betty Hatley - June 25, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dwight, My thougdhts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I know your will keep the Faith and never lose heart. I am so glad that you and Ruth could come to our Thomas get together back in May. Melba had been telling me that Ruth was not doing well. May God bless you many blessings. Love you.


Christy Niven - June 25, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
I am very saddened to hear of Mrs. Byrd's passing. I have some many fond memories of you and Mrs. Byrd. She was a wonderful lady that will be missed by many. I will certainly keep you in my prayers. She is in a much better place now. One we all want to be one day. It is just hard to say goodbye. I tell the story often of living between the Woods and the Byrds growing up!


Julia Goodall - June 26, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dwight you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am too far away to attend the service, but I do want you to know that I am thinking of you and know what you are going through right now and what you will be facing for a while. Ruth was a very special Lady and has touched the lives of many people. Thanks for sharing memories with the video, it was very touching. God Bless You.


Virginia Collvins - June 26, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
MRS.RUTH WAS A LADY THAT I WAS HONORED TO CALL MY FRIEND.SHE WAS ALWAYS THE SWEETEST PERSON AND HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE.SHE WILL BE RALLY MISSED BY HER FRIENDS AND FAMILY.MR.DWIGHT YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.


Carolyn Everett - June 26, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dwight, I was so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.


Gerry Foreman - June 26, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dwight, I regret that I was unable to make the visitation. I was real sorry to hear about Ruth. I sure she will be missed by all. Our Prayers are with you on this sad occasion.


Marilyn & Dalton Chisum - June 26, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dwight, We were so sorry to hear that Ms. Ruth had passed away. We will always think of her everytime we turn at the corner of 561 & 98. She always had the prettiest flowers and was the best piano player. We always loved to listen to her play. She will be missed many. We'll keep you in our Prayers!


Doris Coleman - June 26, 2010Contact this person Contact this person
Dwight, we are so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was such a sweet and talented lady. Wish she could have left her piano talent to me! Our community will certainly miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you face the lonely days ahead. But remember....God is still in control!