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Name: Mrs. Ruth Lavonne Walker
Date: January 20, 1949 - April 21, 2025
Biography
City of birth: Ponca City, OK
Mother: Clara Mae Richard
Father: Donald Eugene Richard
Spouse: Frank Walker
Sons: Erik Walker
Sisters: Garcie Coffey (Maurice), LaDonna Richard (Deceased)
Brothers: Donnie Richard (Deceased), Archie Richard
Education: Northeast High School
Occupation: Educator
Visitations: 4pm-7pm Friday, May 2, 2025
Cemetery: Hillcrest Memory Gardens, 12825 N.E. 50th St., Spencer, OK 73084
Services: Earl M. Temple Memorial Chapel, 2801 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Services date and time: 11am Saturday, May 3, 2025
(2025-04-21 3:55pm) Darlene Winston wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2025-04-21 5:20pm) Janise King wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2025-04-21 8:10pm) Stan & Melinda Glover wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you brother Trojan
(2025-04-22 11:21am) Jerome Albritton wrote:
To my Forever Friend (DHS70). Frank, my prayers are with you and your family. I will keep you in prayer my brother as you navigate through this moment of sadness. This is a time to celebrate the life that she lived. We, FOREVER FRIENDS(DHS 70) will be with you on this journey. Jerome Albritton (DHS70)
(2025-04-22 11:41am) Ozella Hamilton wrote:
My deepest sympathy. Class of 1967. I have known Ruthie since juniors high school Such a heavy sadness . Praying for family.
(2025-04-22 4:57pm) Bridget Walker wrote:
The promises God made are all true.
(2025-04-22 5:02pm) Shelah (Mayberry) May wrote:
This is a hard one, you have always been so sweet and kind. We were friends on Facebook and I enjoyed your motivational inspirations. GOD got you, you will be missed. ๐๐ฝ
(2025-04-22 8:15pm) Peggie Townsend wrote:
Still in shock after missing so many inspiring scriptures she shared (keeping her mom's legacy). The joy she expressed on Facebook before of her son and grandchildren made me smile. Sincere condolences to the family and classmates/friends from NEHS Alumni Association
(2025-04-23 3:50am) Patricia Potts-Brooks wrote:
God bless you and your entire family with comfort, peace, prayers and support of friends who love you. So glad He allowed me to cross paths with Ruthie, who is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Your DHS 70 classmate.
(2025-04-23 7:33am) Ruth Freeman (Kline) wrote:
Frank and Erik, I'm sorry to hear of Ruthie's passing. She was such a sweet, beautiful lady. I pray your memories of Ruthie will bring you comfort and peace.
(2025-04-23 8:05am) Audrey Bratcher Washington wrote:
My deepest sympathy. I came to Okla City in 1965. Ruthie and Her sister were some of my first friends. She was loving and sweet. Rest easy. God bless you and family
(2025-04-23 10:00am) Royce & Brenda Frazier wrote:
Our Condolences to the Richard Family, we grew up together in Gardens Oaks with Families all involved in Love for one another, cherish all the loving memories, Much Love to the Family ๐๐พ๐นโค๏ธ
(2025-04-23 11:32am) Theotis Gentry wrote:
Frank, my heartfelt condolence on the passing of your wife. May God continue to bless and enrich you and your family during these difficult times.
(2025-04-23 2:27pm) Cecilia Vaughn wrote:
You could not meet a more kinder & loving human being. Iโm glad to have been blessed with an opportunity to know her. Rest in peace dear sister. Blessings to the family.๐
(2025-04-23 4:36pm) Delbert Smith, Sr. wrote:
May God comfort you today.
(2025-04-23 5:08pm) Tanya Coleman wrote:
God bless you and your family richly. Praying for the entire family. God Bless you.
(2025-04-24 5:47pm) Debbie Hughes wrote:
Ruthie, my prayer warrior. You will be greatly missed. Peace and love to your family.
(2025-04-25 5:00am) Gwen Basden wrote:
I'm so sorry for our loss. I can only imagine what each of you are going through. Ruthie was so close and so loved in my heart. I'm still trying to grasp that I won't hear from her here on Earth again, but oh what a time when we reunite in Heaven! Prayers and blessings to family and friends.
(2025-04-25 9:00am) Deborah Roberson wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2025-04-25 11:31am) Sheryl Thomas Jones wrote:
You have our deepest condolences and prayers. From NE High School Class of 1969.
(2025-04-25 12:56pm) Eld. C.D. Knowles, Jr. wrote:
May The LORD Bless This Family of Wonderful People. I Will Never Forget Ruthie, Dona, Grace, And Their Brothers. Mother Clara Richards Was The Youth Mother At The Nealy's Temple Church of God in Christ, Pastored By The Late Elder B.R. Nealy, Sr. Every Wednesday, I Could Expect A Telephone Call From Mother Richard Every Wednesday With A Scripture And Prayer. What Wonderful Memories of These Precious People, Even The Grandmother, Mother Jordan of New Kirk, Oklahoma. Now, May The LORD Bless Each of You As You Bid Farewell To Your Love One, In JESUS Name. Eld. C.D. Knowles, Jr. P.O. Box 470305 Los Angeles, California 90047
(2025-04-28 7:53am) Darron Lamkin wrote:
Lord Jesus, I lift up the Walker family to You. Please wrap them in Your love and comfort as they grieve. Give them strength to face each day, peace that steadies their hearts, and the deep assurance that You are with them. Be especially close to Eric, let him feel Your presence in every moment. Amen. Iโm so sorry for your loss. Iโm here if I may support in any way.
(2025-04-28 4:26pm) James & Claudia Chappel wrote:
Claudia and I do not have words to express our sadness after hearing about our friend and sister. We shared great food, laughs and family fun.,so glad for our times together, we will treasure the memories of them always. "We look forward to our next meeting together with her and the Lord". 1 Thessalonians 4:17
(2025-05-02 1:03pm) Erma J Simms wrote:
You are in my prayers; MOTHER Erma simms.
(2025-05-02 1:04pm) Erma J Simms wrote:
You are in my prayers; MOTHER Erma simms.
(2025-05-02 8:14pm) Debra L. Bufford wrote:
The promises God made are all true.
(2025-05-03 7:52am) Jackie Powell wrote:
My deepest sympathies to the Walker family. Though saddened by Ruthโs passing, we rejoice in sustaining faith in God & love of family .