Ruth Ann Owens

Ruth Ann Owens passed away Dec. 9, 2023, in Flower Mound, Texas, at the age of 84.

Born Ruth Ann Henderson on Jan. 15, 1939, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Sidney and Ruby Henderson. Ruth Ann had two older brothers. Being their little sister truly shaped who she was and contributed to her love of football. She especially loved the Texas Longhorns.

Ruth Ann went to school in Sulphur Springs, where she met her group of life-long friends. It was there that she also met her high school sweetheart, Roy Owens. _ey married when they were 19 years old, moved around a bit, and eventually settled in Gilmer, Texas. _ere they spent 40 beautiful years raising their children and creating a loving home, where everyone felt welcome.

Ruth Ann worked as a legal assistant and had many dear friends in Gilmer that she cherished. In 2008, just weeks aer celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, Roy passed away. Shortly thereaer, she retired, returned to Sulphur Springs, and picked back up with her childhood friends as if she had never le.

Ruth Ann was known for her kind spirit and beautiful smile, which she was quick to share with everyone she met. She was also known to be eternally optimistic, witty, and always sipping an iced cold Coke. Her friends and family will deeply miss her, and they will forever cherish the precious memories shared with her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Owens. She is survived by her sons, Russell Owens (Jodi), Mike Owens (Lisa), and daughter. Melinda Brannen (Je . She leaves behind eight grandchildren whom she adored, Sara, Christine, Jade, Bryn, Dylan, Gabrielle, Price, and Lillian, as well as four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Durham and Eva Lee Henderson, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life honoring Ruth Ann will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.