Ruth Jewel Hightower, 81, passed away Friday, September 9, 2005 at a Weatherford hospital.Ruth Jewel Withers Hightower was born March 6, 1924 in Weatherford, Texas the daughter of George Wallace and Lucy Jensen Withers. Mrs. Hightower retired from the Brock I.S.D. as cafeteria cook after more than fifteen years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dennis. Mrs. Hightower was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in July 2005; brother, George Withers; three sisters, Ruby Withers, Louise Brinkley, Gertrude Williams; and great grandson, David Storley III.Ruth is survived by her children, Carol Norman of Haslet, Shirley Holcom and husband, Wayne of Amarillo, Linda Goebel and husband, Joel of Dennis, Sam Hightower and wife, Vickie of Rock Spring, WY; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sister, Florine Hamilton of Weatherford; brother, Raymond Withers of San Diego, CA.Graveside services are scheduled 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in the Oakland Cemetery, Weatherford. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at White's Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made tot he First Baptist Church of Dennis Building Fund, P.O. Box 160, Dennis, Texas 76439.