Ruth Gay

Ruth E. Gay, age 84, longtime resident of Coweta departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Coweta Manor Nursing Home in Coweta, OK. She was born on October 25, 1924 in Wagoner, OK to Jim and Maude (Burchett) Snelson. Ruth attended Coweta public schools until the 8th grade. She and Cecil Gay were united in marriage on October 29, 1941 in Coweta, OK. Ruth was a homemaker for most of her life. She had worked as a retail clerk at Claxton's Grocery, Cassidy Clothing, and May's Oil Company. She had also worked as a dispatcher at Coweta Police Department. Ruth was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Coweta. Her hobbies included reading, cooking, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cecil, and 2 sisters. She is survived by her son, Dwain Gay and his wife, Eva, of Coweta, OK; her daughter, Kathy Smith of Muskogee, OK; 5 grandchildren, Dwight Gay, Robert Gay, Charlene Johnson, Jodéa Howard, and Yolonda Hamil; 13 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor Randy Wisdom officiating. Committal prayers and burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Wright Funeral Home. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at www.wrightfh.net. Casket Bearers will be John Snelson, Johnny Snelson, Maynard Watkins, Jack Chartier, Jim Howard, and Jerry Jamison.