Deborah Ruth Willard

Deborah Ruth Willard, 70, of Carthage, Mo., passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at her home.

Debby was born May 19, 1950, in Okarche, the daughter of the late John Ruth Sr. and Murrow Hilbish Ruth.

She grew up in Kingfisher, where she enjoyed her childhood and was very active in several activities at school.

Kingfisher High School, where she enjoyed being a cheerleader, in 1968.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford with a degree in accounting.

She worked for different companies including Bagcraft, Fleming Foods and most recently Butterball in Carthage before retiring in 2016.

Debby was an accomplished golfer and enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing.

She willbe greatly missed by her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Debby was preceded in death by a brother, Alan Ruth.

Survivors include her husband, Gary Willard of the home; stepdaughter Melissa Pavy and husband Justin of Carthage; granddaughter Iyla Pavy; brother John Ruth Jr. and wife Sue Ann of Dallas, Texas; sister Margaret Ruth Godsy of Oklahoma City; five nephews, Jon Godsy, Eric Godsy, John Ruth III, Peter Ruth and Aaron Ruth; and niece Shelly Willard Graves.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Carthage Humane Society.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.