Ruth Ann Power Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth was a triplet born to Samuel Lee and Ruth Christine Phillips in Tecumseh, OK on June 26, 1922 and passed away Dec. 9, 2016 in Guthrie, OK. As a triplet born in the early 1920s, she and her fellow triplets, Mary and Virginia, were quite the local celebrities. The Phillips' and their 12 children were a hard-working farm family and were supportive members of the community. On December 30, 1939, Ruth married a local Calumet man, Albert Crowley Power after they met and dated for a short time. Albert loved telling people that he'd chosen Ruth instead of one of the other triplets "because she had the prettiest legs". Ruth and Albert lived many places throughout their long life together including the Calumet and El Reno area; Leadville, CO and Oklahoma City. They had 4 wonderful children: Nancy, Kenneth, Joan and Robert (Bob). They loved camping and fishing together as well as extensive travelling. They celebrated 64 years together in 2003 before Albert's death on April 4, 2004. Among their 4 Children, they enjoyed many grandchildren and great grandchildren. As a homemaker, she loved taking care of her family and was a devoted wife. She adored Albert and supported him until the very end of his life. Her greatest joy was her faith and she was an active and committed member of the London and Macomb Church of Christ in El Reno. Her love of God was evident to anyone who knew her. Ruth loved cooking and quilting for people. Her quilts have been shared for decades and are a wonderful legacy to her generosity. She is preceded in death by her parents, many siblings, her husband, Albert, and her son, Kenneth; granchildren: Markie and Lee. She is survived by 3 remaining siblings: Grace Malear, Lucille Massey and Patricia Wilmoth. She is also survived by 3 of her Children: Nancy Harris of Houston, TX; Joan Hayward of El Reno, OK; and Bob Power and wife, Tempie of Guthrie, OK. She also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and countless friends. Ruth's family extend their heartfelt gratitude to Golden Age Nursing Home, Dr Veragiwala and Companion Hospice. Many thanks also go to Pastor Gary Henson and her Church family. Viewing will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 from 12-8pm at Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Church of Christ (London & Macomb) with burial to follow in Calumet Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

Ruth Ann Power

June 26, 1922 - December 9, 2016