Obituary: Ruth Beal, August 29, 2013

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
May 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - Friday September 6, 2013

Ruth Beal of Robert Lee, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2013, in Abilene 
after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation was held from 5 pm to 7 pm 
on Friday, August 30, 2013, at the funeral home. Funeral services were 
held at 10 am on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Robert Lee Baptist Church. 
Graveside services were at 2 pm at the Coleman City Cemetery. 
Arrangements were under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.

Ruth was born in Coleman County, Texas, on July, 20, 1926. She married 
Zeddie D. Beal on May 4, 1947, in Brownwood, Texas. They lived in the 
Abilene area until 1954 when they moved to Silver, Texas, where she 
raised her family in the Perkins-Prothro oil camp for 15 years and 
continued at Robert Lee which became home for the next 45 years, 
until moving to Abilene in March of this year.

In addition to being a devoted wife and wonderful mother, Ruth worked 
as a nurse's aide at the Coke County Hospital and Nursing Home and then 
continued to work as a home caregiver for individuals in need of her 
special love and attention until she was 85 years of age. She was a 
faithful member of Robert Lee Baptist Church, devoted to her Sunday 
School family, and was a friend to many in the community who treasured 
her humor and compassion, especially her special domino friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Zeddie D. Beal, mother Era 
Preas Epperson, father Rom Epperson, sisters May Johnson and Faye Kostka, 
and brother Ray Epperson.

Survivors include a daughter Debra Hanna of Tuscola, Texas, and a son, 
Lynn Beal and his wife Robbie of Tuscola. Grand children include Brandi 
White and husband Cody of Tuscola, Bethany Miller and her husband Brian 
of Austin, Ashley Beal of San Marcos, Texas, Amanda Beal of Austin, and 
Colin Beal and his wife Julie of Grapevine, Texas. Great-grandchildren 
are Lynlee Piper White of Tuscola, and Charles Marvin Miller of Austin. 
Survivors also include her sisters Evelyn Wilkinson of San Antonio and 
Jean Bruce and husband Raymond of Coleman, her brother Bob Epperson of 
Baytown, Texas. She is also survived by numerous brothers-in-law, 
sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Ruth lived her faith in her treatment of others and the unwavering love 
for her family. She was proud to be called "Nannie" by her grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Her greatest legacy may be 
how they learned from her to share that care, love, and acceptance with 
others. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Hospice of 
the Big Country in Abilene for their loving care. If desired, memorials 
can be made in Ruth's name to them at 4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605, 
or to the Coke County Volunteer Fire Department, or the 
Robert Lee Baptist Church.

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