Ruth Yother Obituary

Emma Ruth (Highfield) Yother of Eudora, Kansas passed away on May 4, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on September 3, 1931 in Roseville. Arkansas. She graduated from Altus High School in Altus, Arkansas in 1950. Ruth married Claude H. Yother on May 24, 1952. He preceded her in death. Ruth worked for Kenneth Holladay, MD and Roger Smith, DDS for many years. She later managed Pine Crest Apartments all in Eudora. Ruth enjoyed antiquing and cooking for her family.

She is survived by her children: Sharron Harris, Rebecca Shockley (Danny); Grandchildren: David Shockley (Kendra), Jerri Harris Lewis (Brandon), Jeremy Shockley (Brenda) and Candace Harris all of Eudora, Kansas and Amanda Harris Filbert (Brad) of Olathe, Kansas. Ruth also leaves behind sixteen great-grandchildren.

There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 @ 6:30 pm at The Lodge located at 726 Main Street Eudora, Kansas.

Ruth was a loving and caring Wife, Mom, and Grandma and will be greatly missed.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 11, 2017.
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Just found out about Ruth. She was one special lady. Our hearts and prayers go out to Becky and Sharon. She will be missed.

jimmy teague

May 14, 2017

We've been traveling and just heard of Ruth's passing. Our love and prayers go to all her family in the loss of this special lady.

Jeff & Glenda Immer

May 13, 2017

What a beautiful classy women she truly was.She was a women that truly was an inspiration to all. She battled Cancer,but never gave up! She was a fighter till the end. So many things to say about her life.She truly had a way of touching lives.I'll miss her kindness and her ambition for life. She may be gone from all of us,but she'll never be forgotten.May God bring peace and comfort in the days ahead.Remember,to be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord. She lived a wonderful life and cherished so many along the way.Someday soon,we'll be together again.She is finally home and her race is won.I challenge myself and everyone to keep pressing on. Run the race set before us,looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith...For consider him that endured...lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Hebrews 12:1-3 I have fought a good fight,I have finished my course,I have kept the faith.Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness. 2 Thes 4:7,8 I love you Ruth and I know someday soon we'll all be together again forever more.Hang in there Becky and Sharon,find comfort in knowing where she's at.Her and daddy are finally reunited. Love,Eldon and Kathy Haun

Kathy Haun

May 11, 2017

She was an amazing women! I could go on and on about this wonderful lady. I was honored to have known her and love her! We love you always and forever grandma!! ❤

Brenda Shockley

May 11, 2017

Our condolences to Becky, Sharron and their families.
Ruth fought a long battle and was an inspiration to all.
Bob and Vickie Dingman

May 11, 2017

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