Mary Ruth Light, 92, of Whitesboro was called home to Heaven on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Mary Ruth was born on August 25, 1927 in Gainesville, Texas to K.D. and Alma (Brown) Mask. She married Bob Light on December 20, 1952 and they were married for 50 years prior to his passing in 2003. She was a beautician and a housewife. A member of the Collinsville Church of Christ since 1950, she loved the Lord with all her heart. Mary Ruth enjoyed crafting, she loved making dolls, knitting and quilting.
She is survived by her son, Larry Bice of Collinsville; daughter, Phyllis Fuhrmann of Thackerville; daughter, Sherri Rhodes and husband, Gary of Gladewater, daughter, Tricia O’Neal and husband, Mike of Dallas, twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Mary Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Light, parents, K.D. and Alma Mask, son, Chip Light and sister Dorothy.
Services honoring Mary Ruth will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Collinsville Church of Christ, officiated by Scott Sides and Ricky Patterson. No formal visitation is scheduled. All arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
Phyllis, Our hearts go out to you and your family. God Bles??
I always enjoyed getting to see and visit with your sweet Mom, Mary Ruth, when I would go to see my Aunt Opal at their home. I’m praying you will all be comforted during this time of loss.
Love and Prayers,
Myrt
Larry, Phyllis, Sherri, Tricia, we are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. May God comfort each of you in the days to come.
Melba and I can’t be there Thursday, going to Melba’s brother’s memorial service in Muleshoe.
sending our sympathy to all of you children. Mary Ruth was a very special person to all of us.
She was a lovely person. Her absence will be felt by all.
Mary Ruth was everybody’s grandma. Such a precious lady. May she rest for now until the last day. According to JOB 14:14, 15 God will call, she will answer.
Prayers for this sweet family. She was one of my favorites.
So sorry for your family’s loss.
So sorry for your family’s loss.
Mary Ruth was one of the 1st people I met in Collinsville at the Church of Christ, 30 years ago. She was always an “upbeat, happy & smiling lady”!!!!
Very fun all the time. I’ve missed her these latter years when she had to move to W’boro.
Bill & I offer each of you our Deepest Sympathy. I know she is at peace & in Eternal Rest now. Love to ALL her Dear Family.
So sorry for you loss. Mary Ruth was a lovely lady both inside and out. Prayers for your family for comfort and peace.
Mary Ruth was always very special to me and I loved her dearly. I’m sorry to have to miss her service but know that you are all in my heart and in my prayers. Love, JJ (Davis) Belyea
So sorry to hear about Mary Ruth. She was such a lovely lady. Prayers for the peace that only God can give..
Larry,Phyllis,Sherri and Tricia so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing .Prayers for all of you and your family.
Larry, Phyllis, Sherrie, and Tricia! So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing! She was such a lovely lady and always so nice to me when visiting in your homes. Praying for all your family’s in the sad time. Shari Hutton Duncan
So sorry for your loss. My mother and I enjoyed helping care for her.
She will be missed so much. She was a joy to be around.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Your mom was a special lady, we were blessed to know her..