Ruth Elaine Seal, 79, Russellville, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Russellville Hospital.
Ruth’s aim in life was be a good wife, mother, and grandmother, and she excelled at all of those. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by everyone.
The visitation will be 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Gary Yielding and Bro. Wade Wallace. Burial will be at Knights of Pythias Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alva L. Seal; daughter, Debby Griffith (husband, Harry); grandchildren, Scott Robison (wife, Laura-Kate), Brooke Cowart (husband, Josh); great-grandchildren, Kenleigh & Jolie Cowart; sisters, Frances Logan, Edith Martin (husband, James); brother, Don Hovater (wife, Judy); sister-in-law, Mary V. Bolton; and several nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Seal; parents, Nedward Dawson & Kate Hovater; brothers, Hershel Hovater (wife, Gladys), Clifton Hovater (wife, Ruth); sister, Lillian Garrison (husband, Silas); and several nieces & nephews.
The pallbearers will be nephews and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and doctors of Russellville Hospital ICU; Dr. Kevin Kelly, and Dr. David Longmire for the love and care of our family.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
