Ruth Erma Scott

Ruth Erma Scott, daughter of the late Dell and Zylpha (Shelton) Henson, was born April 5, 1922 in Camden County, Missouri. She went home to be with her Lord Sunday, May 12, 2013 in the James River Care and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, Missouri and had attained the age of 91 years. Ruth grew up in the Richland and Stoutland area and attended school in Richland. On February 3, 1941, Ruth was united in marriage to the love of her life, Walter “Buddy” Scott in Swedeborg, Missouri. They were blessed with three children: Richard Walter, Wanda Jo and Raymond Lee. Ruth was a hardworking woman and took great pride in helping to provide for her family. She worked as a waitress and cook at the Hazelgreen Truck Stop where her husband also worked. She then worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Richland, the Cowan-Bryant Grocery Store in Richland, and as a cook for the Richland Elementary School from 1956-1984 until she retired. During her years as a cook at the school, Buddy was also employed as the janitor. In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed quilting, gardening, reading, bird watching, and feeding the birds. She was very proud of her yard, which was named Yard of the Month by the Richland Garden Club on several occasions. She was a wonderful cook, and according to her family, she was “the best pie maker in the world.” Ruth had many special friends in her life who have passed. In the 1940s Warren and Eva Williams and Jessie and Georgia Reid went with Buddy and Ruth in an old flatbed truck to California to pick fruit. Family members still tell stories about that particular trip. Other close friends preceding her in death were Jesse Henson, Ruth DeBerry, Bertha Warren, and Mildred Howe Massey. She had many precious memories to sustain her through the hard times of life. Ruth made a very important decision early in life and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. She was baptized and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church of Richland. She held several different positions in the church at various times. She served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday school teacher, song leader, WMU leader, and church treasurer. She loved her church and attended every chance she could until her health started to decline. Ruth will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves three children to cherish her memory: Richard Walter Scott of Richland, MO, Wanda Jo & Jim Scott, of Springfield, MO, and Raymond Lee and Beverly Scott, of Richland, MO; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and two sister-in-law’s: Mabel Joyce Brown of Richland, MO, and Maxene Scott of Lebanon, MO. Four nieces & nephews were especially close to her: Evelyn Phillips, Dorothy Wells, Roy Henson, and Ricky Henson. Ruth & her family were especially appreciative of the kindness of her great niece, Gail Peppers, who took care of her with love and compassion for the last five years. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Buddy; two brothers: Warren and Floyd Henson; infant brother and sister: Lloyd and Fern Henson; two nephews: Bobby Gene and Claye Henson; and a great grandson: Joseph Bruce Scott. Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Pastor Clifton Hodges officiating. Jerry Gideon and David Elam performed the songs “You Are My Sunshine”, “Just Over the Hilltop”, “I’ll Fly Away” and “Suppertime.” Serving as escorts were Clint A. Scott, Steven Scott, Jerry Gideon, Roy Henson, Ricky Henson and Victor Henson. Honorary escorts were Billy Henson and Junior Gideon. Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Ruth Scott Memorial Video on YouTube can be found here: http://youtu.be/9E2cdxyHWYE Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ruth Erma Scott, and may be left at the funeral home.

Ruth Erma Scott

April 5, 1922 - May 12, 2013