Ruth Ann DeCamp, 88, of Poteau passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at her
home. Ruth Ann was born Oct. 30, 1929,
in Muskogee to Bert and Eula West. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church of Poteau. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim DeCamp
and two sisters, Wilma Nell Theimer & Virginia Dardis.
Ruth Ann had many activities and hobbies but playing bridge was always her
favorite. She volunteered at the hospital gift shop, drove for Meals-On-Wheels,
co-owned Chummy's Gift Shop, and was an active member of her local prayer
chain.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Jim Ernst of
Owasso; one son, Dale West DeCamp of Poteau; four grandchildren, Daz DeCamp,
Drew DeCamp, Matthew and wife Eula Ernst, Thad and wife Meredith Ernst; one
great-grandson, Owen Patton, numerous
loved nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives, loved ones and
friends.
Services will be held at 10 am, Friday, August 17, 2018 at Oakland Cemetery
Pavilion, Poteau, OK.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist
Church, Poteau, Alzheimers Foundation, or the American Diabetes Association.
my thoughts & prayers for the family. A sweeter lady would be hard to find!
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