Arlington, TX – Ruth Aline Nowlin died at the age of 92, on July 22, 2021 in Arlington. Ruth was born in Albany, TX. Predeceased by her husbands, Buster Keith in 1959, Gene in 2005, and son Greg in 1986; Ruth is survived by her children, Joy (Gary) Rope, Bobbie (Corky) Pearson, Gary (Paula) Nowlin, and Glenn Nowlin. Ruth’s grandchildren include Amy (Clay) Odom, Adam (Brana) Rope, Taylor (Austin) Arledge, Wade Nowlin, Bryan Nowlin, Nathan Nowlin; and great grandchildren, Lola and Gaines Odom, Curry and Porter Rope, Ayden and Ainsley Arledge. She is survived by siblings sister Rose Galli and brothers Walter Sohns Jr (Daisy), Jerry Sohns (Betty) and a host of nieces and nephews. Ruth and Gene married in 1960 and raised their family in Arlington. They enjoyed singing in the choir at First United Methodist church. Ruth enjoyed cooking, shopping, gardening and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A family celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at the Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington at a later date. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.lonestarcremation.com
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We. Love You Aunt Ruth….
I called her memaw. Memaw was the most loving grandmother a child could ask for. She always spoiled my brothers and I with root beer floats. I would stay the night with her and watch “Who’s like is it anyway” and “George Lopez” with her until midnight when she said it was her bedtime. I don’t think she ever cared to watch those shows, but only watched them with me to spend time with me. Or maybe I was the one who didn’t understand the shows and I was watching them because I couldn’t watch Hannah Montana.
Anytime there was a Christmas gathering, we would participate in a White-Elephant gift trading game. As kids, the grandchildren would sit in the living room and play with our new toys and watch NASCAR races from months ago because uncle Glen didn’t turn the TV off. We could not stop laughing when Memaw (Ruth) started laughing because you could hear it echo across the entire house. It was a chain reaction of laughter when someone made Memaw laugh.
She sure knew how to love people with kindness, gentleness, and patience. I have never seen her treat a single person with ill-intent.
Memaw, I love you. Thank you for being the glue to our family and leading our family gatherings. Things will never be the same without you. I look forward to eating root beer floats and watching TV together again someday.
P.S. I’m sorry for accidentally closing the car door on your fingers when I was a kid. I still feel bad about that to this day.
I never got to meet Ruth personally, but I always heard sweet stories about her from dating Nathan. Just seeing her pictures, I could tell she was a sweet soul and touched the lives of many. It brings me joy to know one day the Nowlin family will see her again, dancing with Jesus. I pray for healing among the hurting hearts right now but I am glad she is fully healed and resting peacefully with the Lord.
I have never met Ruth Nowlin, however Nathan lives on her legacy of kindness and love for all those around. I offer peace to the entire family.
I am very sorry for your loss,I knew her as a loving ,caring Woman she will be missed.She’s in Heaven with her loved ones.God bless all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Ruth looked like a very sweet lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your lose. Prayers to the family. Your mom was beautiful inside and out. Love to all