Sarah Ruth PERRY, 19222020 (aged 98 years)

Name
Sarah Ruth /PERRY/
Given names
Sarah Ruth
Surname
PERRY
Birth
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Marriage
August 17, 1943 (aged 21 years)
Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Latitude: 37.293889 Longitude: -87.123333
Label for husband: Husband
Label for wife: Wife
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Citation details: certificate of marriage of Alton A. Gault and Sarah Ruth Perry, 17 Aug 1943, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, number 440. Original certificate in in the hands of Emma Ruth Gault.
Quality of data: 4
Date: September 24, 2020

They were married by A. W. Beasley, minister of the General Baptist Church at Central City, Rt. 4, Kentucky. Mrs. Annie Russel and Rachel Perry were witnesses. The License was issued by Oscar Stokes, clerk of county of Muhlenberg, state of Kentucky. It was stamped number 440. Sarah's Obituary says they were married in Brownsville, Kentucky, but the marriage certificate signed by the minister would be a primary source.

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FAM:MARR:NOTE:SOUR:PAGE: certificate of marriage of Alton A. Gault and Sarah Ruth Perry, 17 Aug 1943, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, number 440. Original certificate in in the hands of Emma Ruth Gault.
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FAM:MARR:NOTE:SOUR:DATE: 24 SEP 2020
Occupation
Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
Latitude: 37.774167 Longitude: -87.113333
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Note: During World War II she worked making light bulbs to support the war effort.

During World War II she worked making light bulbs to support the war effort.
making light bulbs for GE

Occupation
Midland, Midland, Texas, USA
Latitude: 31.997222 Longitude: -102.0775
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Note: She worked for the school distritct during the 1960's and 1970's.

She worked for the school distritct during the 1960's and 1970's.
cook for the Midland Independent School District

Occupation
Midland, Midland, Texas, USA
Latitude: 31.997222 Longitude: -102.0775
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Note: She worked for First Baptist Church some time after she worked for the Midland School District.

She worked for First Baptist Church some time after she worked for the Midland School District.
cook at First Baptist Church

Birth of a daughter
March 8, 1948
Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Latitude: 37.328056 Longitude: -87.498889
Source: Legacy.com
Citation details: information from Midland Reporter-Telegram, 8 Aug 2015, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mrt/obituary.aspx?n=Tee-Wood&pid=175461016
Quality of data: primary evidence
Date: February 16, 2017
Death
June 6, 2020 (aged 98 years)
Midland, Midland, Texas, USA
Latitude: 31.997222 Longitude: -102.0775
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Burial
June 12, 2020 (6 days after death)
Fairview Cem., Midland, Midland, Texas, USA
Latitude: 31.997222 Longitude: -102.0775
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Family with Alton Alexander GAULT
husband
19041978
Birth: December 8, 1904McCulloch County, Texas, USA
Death: March 18, 1978Midland County, Texas, USA
herself
19222020
Birth: March 9, 1922Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Death: June 6, 2020Midland, Midland, Texas, USA
Marriage MarriageAugust 17, 1943Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
daughter
daughter
19482015
Birth: March 8, 1948Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Death: August 6, 2015
daughter
Birth
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Marriage
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Citation details: certificate of marriage of Alton A. Gault and Sarah Ruth Perry, 17 Aug 1943, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, number 440. Original certificate in in the hands of Emma Ruth Gault.
Quality of data: 4
Date: September 24, 2020
Occupation
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Occupation
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Occupation
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Death
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
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Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Burial
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
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Date: June 11, 2020
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Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Shared note
Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.

Marriage
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They were married by A. W. Beasley, minister of the General Baptist Church at Central City, Rt. 4, Kentucky. Mrs. Annie Russel and Rachel Perry were witnesses. The License was issued by Oscar Stokes, clerk of county of Muhlenberg, state of Kentucky. It was stamped number 440. Sarah's Obituary says they were married in Brownsville, Kentucky, but the marriage certificate signed by the minister would be a primary source.

Occupation

During World War II she worked making light bulbs to support the war effort.
making light bulbs for GE

Occupation

She worked for the school distritct during the 1960's and 1970's.
cook for the Midland Independent School District

Occupation

She worked for First Baptist Church some time after she worked for the Midland School District.
cook at First Baptist Church

Death
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She died at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas.

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During her younger years she liked to garden and raise roses. She was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Citation details: Sarah Ruth Wood Obituary, Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 1922-2020, accessed 11 Jun 2020.
Quality of data: 4
Date: June 11, 2020
Text:

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood was born March 9, 1922 in Willow Glenn, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Her parents were the late John Riddle Perry and Willie Tooley. She married Alton Alexander Gault on August 17, 1943 in Brownsville, Kentucky. He preceded her in death and she later remarried. Her last husband was Raypherd Wood who also preceded her in death. Sarah Ruth passed away at Ashton Medical Lodge in Midland, Texas on June 6, 2020. She will buried beside her first husband and father of her children at Fairview Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

The funeral service will be at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 12th. Visitation will be Thursday June 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Guests are required to wear masks and social distant. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Clark Racca of Midland/Odessa Hospice.

Sarah Ruth worked at GE in Owensboro, Kentucky during WWII helping make light bulbs for the war effort. She worked as a cook for the Midland Independent School District during the 1960s and 1970s. Later she worked as cook at First Baptist Church. When she was younger she really liked to garden and raise roses. Sarah Ruth was also a member of the Alvina Sewing group for several years.

Sarah Ruth Perry Gault Wood is survived by her younger sister Lucy Helen Perry Cooper of Waynesville, North Carolina. Mrs Wood is also survived by two daughters Emma Ruth Stock and Ronnie Lou Davis and husband Gary. Her middle child Willie Tee Gault Wood preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs Wood is also survived her son-in-law Thomas Wood and Snoopy dog who held a special spot in her heart. Mrs. Wood has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation to Midland/Odessa Hospice, 619 North Grant Ave, Suite #120, Odessa, Texas 79761.

The family wishes to thank Midland/Odessa Hospice for the loving care they have given her at the end of her life. Also, there is special appreciation to the staff of Ashton Medical Lodge for all the great care and love they have given Mrs. Wood this last 18 months of her life. Another special appreciation is given to Pastor Robert Pase of Grace Lutheran Church has visited Mrs. Wood at both the hospital and Ashton Medical Lodge.