Ruth Gail Carruthers

June 8, 1930 - December 11, 2018

Long time Edwards County resident Ruth Gail Carruthers died peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2018. Ruth was born in Del Rio, TX and grew up on a ranch near Dryden, TX in the Meyers Canyon Region. Ruth was not a sheltered child and spent many hours exploring the rugged landscape of West Texas with her horses. Ruth loved horses and was a gifted horse trainer. On June 19th 1957 Ruth married the love of her life Walt Carruthers, together they built a life in the ranching business at Carta Valley, Tx. Ruth was preceded in her death by her parents Oscar and Gussie (Herzing) Bendele, her infant son Robert Curtis Carruthers, and her husband of 53 years Walt Carruthers. Ruth is survived by her two daughters Carol Ann and Donna. Even though Ruth only had a 10th grade education she was able to teach her girls at home for four years. Home schooling was not in vogue at the time so she was somewhat of a pioneer in this endeavor. Ruth was a Christian and strove to live her life accordingly. She loved her family, loved her friends, and loved this country. Ruth will be missed by all those who knew her and loved her. We will miss her spark. Graveside services will be held Sunday December 16, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. at the Carta Valley Cemetery in Carta Valley, Tx. In lieu of flowers please donate to Edwards County EMS. PO Box 185 Rocksprings, TX 78880. For any information please call 830-683-3305. Services under the direction of G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home.