Ruth Nell Humphrey

Ruth Nell Humphrey February 3, 1924 - March 17, 2010 Ruth Nell Humphrey, formerly of Waco, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Maryville, Tennessee. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Ruth was born February 3, 1924, to Sidney Eugene Pilgrim and Mary Rose Pilgrim in Temple, Texas. Ruth graduated from Stephenville High School in Stephenville, Texas. She worked in Washington, DC during World War II, where she met her husband, Joseph H. Humphrey, Jr. After Joe's retirement from the US Army, Ruth and Joe made their home in Waco. Joe preceded Ruth in death in November of 1991. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Susan Kavanaugh; and by her sons, Charles, Jon, and Jeffery Humphrey; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.