STEWART, Mrs. Ruth: 1922-1941

STEWART, CHRISTY, IVINS

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Date: 3/27/2014 at 09:44:30

MRS. RUTH STEWART PASSED AWAY SUNDAY

Near Revere, Mo., February 13, 1922, there were born to George and Charity Christy Ivins a daughter and she was named Ruth Eilene. As she was their only child everything for her wellbeing was lavished upon her.

She was graduated in the schools of Clark county and graduated from the Revere High school with the class of 1939. She later attended Northeast Missouri Teachers college at Kirksville and was one of Clark county's successful teachers.

In December, 1940 she became the wife of Robert B. Stewart of near Anson, Mo., in which community they resided until the time of her death, Aug. 24, 1941.

Ruth possessed a sweet and companionable disposition. She was a true friend, a great favorite among her schoolmates and admired by all who knew her.

She is survived by her devoted husband, infant daughter, Margaret Ann; father and mother, Judge and Mrs. George Ivins; two grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Ivins of Revere and Mrs. Clara Christy of Wyaconda; also a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

The people of the Revere and Anson communities were greatly shocked and with the relatives mourn the sudden and untimely passing of this sweet life.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1941 at the Anson Community church, conducted by the Rev. Myrtle Dawson of Lousiana, Mo. A quartet composed of Mrs. Mabel Lee, Mrs. Marie Seward, E.D. Baugher and Rev. M.F. Dawson sang. Accompanist was Miss Helen Wood. The flower girls were Fern Persinger, Alberta McMillen, Ruth Brotherton, Della May McMillen, Wilma Halferty and Margaret Johnson.

Source: Scrapbook of Unknown Origin, Page 124