Ruth Howell

Ruth Howell, 73, a loving mother and grandmother, died Sunday, December 26, 2004.Ruth Barton Howell was born December 7, 1931 in Liverpool, England to George Francis and Grace Clapham Barton.She was a former member of the Ridglea United Methodist Church and a current member of the Red Hat Society. She will be missed by many.Survivors include daughter, Esther Rutledge and husband, Steve of Aledo; grandson, Christopher Rutledge and fiance', Tori Langford of Aledo; sister, Grace Smith and husband, Robin of Canada; brother, David Barton and wife, Sarah of Wayland, MA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and her beloved poodle, "Simon".Graveside Services were held 2 p.m. Thursday in the Annetta Cemetery.