Ruth (Pollard) Rogers, 77, of Gainesville, Texas was called to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. There will be a private family graveside service on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville with Rev. Darrell McIntyre officiating. There is no visitation scheduled.
Ruth was born on February 23, 1943 in Slidell, Texas to Samuel and Jennie (Garrett) Pollard. She married Don Rogers on October 29, 1982 in Gainesville. Ruth shared with the world a big personality, along with her love of God and her family. Ruth was lovingly called “Nanny” by her family and was any child’s “Nanny” that she met. She loved flowers, watching the Texas Rangers and the Oklahoma Sooners, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband, Don Rogers of Gainesville; two sons, Tim P. King and his wife, Tonja, of Gainesville and Ronnie Harp and his wife, Carol, of Sanger; five grandchildren: Ashley Drake and her husband, Jeffrey, of Whitesboro, Bryson Nance of Gainesville, Wacey Harp and his wife, Abi of Woodbine, Sam King and “Little Bit” of Callisburg, and Taylor Harp of Sanger; sister in law; Donna Anderson, nieces; Sonja Nguyen and Wendy Smith, nephew; Don Anderson and 3 great-grandchildren, Myndi Harp, Jett Drake and Tatum Harp. She was also the great-grandma to Keno, her great-grand fur dog. Ruth was blessed with numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren and many family and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Jennie Pollard; brother, Sammy Dean Pollard; and sister, Virginia Ann Pollard.
Due to the federal restrictions in place at this time, services will be for immediate family members only.
Dear Ruth, until we meet again. You just had to go first, but I forgive you. Prayers to everyone who you loved.
Don’t, Tim, and Ronnie, words just can’t express the pain you are feeling right now and in the future. I know that you know Jesus is on your shoulder right now. He hears and feels your pain. Lean on him. He wants you to. Kenneth and Vicki Clark
God Bless you Carolyn and God Bless you Ruth! I am so regretful we cannot cut up and have a great time as before “here”, but yes, we will do it again! I am thankful that we are all in the Family of God and we can count on seeing one another again in a WHOLE NEW LIGHT!!!! I love you both! ~~~~~~~~~My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Tim & Ronny & yes, I’ll not forget Sweet Don!
God’s peace be with you all and may He give comfort in all the memories shared during this time.
We loved Ruth so very much. She was a big part of our family for many years. She was always my go to when I needed a smile or an uplifting message. I miss her already. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. ??????
Love you nanny
Ruth was a wonderful person ! She was loved by everyone who knew her .so kind and carding .
I already miss her !!
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Ruth. She was a sweet person.
Prayers for family of Ruth Roger’s. One sweet lady. Will miss your F.B. notices. Always so kind and up lifting. R.I.P.
So sorry for your loss. Ruth was a ray of sunshine every time I saw her. She will be greatly missed.
Ruth was a very precious lady whom will be missed by all who knew her. May God comforort her family during this time. You are all in our prayers.
Sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. Y’all will be in our prayers.
Don, Ronnie and Tim, Ruth was a blessing to so many. May God bless and watch over your families in the days to come.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady. Sending prayers of comfort.
Such a lovely woman to have gained her wings. I know she will watch over all her loved ones and i’m sure she’s embracing her sweet mama.
Ruth will be greatly missed. She was a sweet, caring, generous, God loving lady. Our sympathy to all of her family. God is with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. Ruth was a very sweet lady, always with a smile on her face and a kind word to say. She will be greatly missed. Heaven gained an angel.
We love you Nanny.
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. We pray for comfort and strength in the days to come. Our prayers will be with you all. Sincerely, Don & Linda Tooley
I love you more,Sweet Ruthie❤️❤️
Don,
I’m sorry for your loss. The heavens have gained another angel! May Ruth Rest In Peace. You & your family are in my prayers.
Sandra Richeson
Our dearest Don and family,
Our thoughts and prayers for all of you.Ruth was a special lady and friend to many.Ruth you are missed by everyone that knows you,fly high with the Angel’s you are where you belong..Prayers of Comfort as God watches over us! The family of Pearl Shwadlenak.
So sad to hear. We loved Ruth and always had a great time when she was around.Love and praying for you all.
Don and family I am truly sorry for your loss. Ruth was very dear to me and my family and we will miss her very much. The world is a better place because Ruth was in it. May she Rest In Peace and I know she will. We loved her so much and regret that we are unable to celebrate her life at this time.
Ruth was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever known. She was always wearing a smile. I feel blessed to have known her. To her family – you are all in my prayers.
We are heartbroken to hear about Ruth. Wish we could be there to support you but know that our hearts and prayers are with you Don and family! Ruth will definitely be missed by so many. We know she is rejoicing in Heaven!
Rest in peace with Jesus.
You will be missed by so many who loved you. RIP dear friend
So sorry for the loss of and amazing woman God truly gain a angel. Love and prayers to the family
Rest in peace, my dear friend, Ruth. I so enjoyed our times working together for Margaret. You are a jewel and I treasured your friendship and will miss you till we meet again.
Don and family, I send my condolences to each of you and God be with you always.
Ruth will be greatly missed!
To the family of Ruth: Sending prayers and sympathy to all of you. I have known Ruth since the late 50’s. Her Dad and Mom took good care of me when I was a teenager. We all went to Central Baptist church together. Ruth and I double dated when we were younger. The family became my family and at that time Ruth was like a little sister. We had lots of fun together. Her Mom was a great cook and I have eaten many meals at their home. My heart breaks for all of you and the sadness I feel is hard to express. Ruth was a dear heart and I have many precious memories of her. I am so sorry for your loss and sorry I cannot be there to support you. May God’s angels give you comfort.
Sweet Ruth go rest high on that mountain. Love Hutch and Lou
My prayers, thoughts of many memories, and love to you Don and family??
Her love and care for her family and friends was such a blessing to so many?
It’s a sad time that we can’t celebrate her life together but we all know she is the best place of all of us. Till we meet Ruth again?? In Heaven.
I will share a favorite memory of mine was with her was bowling. We both got back to back strikes and she slapped my hand and said Amen! and gave me a hug ! We did this more than once bowling.
I know she is happy to see her mom dad and siblings too
Love and prayers to all her family she loved you all dearly ????
Tim, we are very sorry to hear about your Mom’s death. Ruth was a wonderful person and loved everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family at this very sad time,
We are so sorry for your loss. Ruth was such a beautiful person and I always had so much fun visiting with her. She loved the Lord and shined with God’s love. We are praying for you during this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God is near when we call upon Him in these sorrowful times. Ruth is watching and visiting with her loved ones in heaven.
God bless you all
Oh how I will miss her smile and sense of humor! Blessed for having her as a friend! Prayers for her family! ?
Rest in Peace
Ruth was one of the sweetest and friendliness lady I knew snd she was a precious cousin to be.
Rest in Peace sweet Ruth!
So sorry about Ruth, she was always happy and I loved to talk to her
She will be missed
The Dieter Brothers Family is very sorry for the loss of Ruth. Out hearts are heavy at this time . She was so sweet and always happy. Heaven just received a Angel.
I will miss Ruth but know she is in Jesus loving arms. Prayers going up for Don and family.
My heart is broken for you and your family. I will miss waiting on you. Prayers for all. Love you.
Dear Ruth, How much I will miss you!!! You were the sweetest introduction to the Westminster family that a person could have! I loved your hugs and Sunday morning smiles, and will treasure the small time that I knew you!! Eise and I are grateful to have known you; thanks for being our dear friend.
Condolences Don,Tim,Ronnie and families.So sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing.Cherish your memories and she will always be in your hearts.
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We will always have a special place in our heart for Ruth. She was such a sweet lady and loved our kids like her own. We will miss her terribly. Prayers for her family during this difficult time.