Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Hart

  • Born: May 19, 1920
  • Died: February 12, 2010
  • Location: Huntington, West Virginia

Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary

328 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701

Klingelcarpenter@stei.com
Tel. (304) 525-8121

Tribute & Message From The Family


Ruth Elizabeth Witten Hart, 89, of Huntington, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Woodlands Retirement Community following a long illness. Ruth was born May 19, 1920 in Huntington, WV, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. L. Clark Witten. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Hart and a brother, John L. “Jack” Witten. Mrs. Hart was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She was a practicing RN in Huntington, and later was in partnership with her husband, as owners and operators of a small family business, Hart Distributors, Inc. She was a long time member of the Women’s Club of Huntington, PEO, and Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, where she and her husband were active in the E.T. Jones Bible class, and she served as President of the United Methodist Women. She is survived by her children, Mary Witten Ehlers and her husband Dennis of Euless, TX., Donald R. Hart, Jr., of Huntington, and Cathy Hart Price and her husband Joseph of Charleston, WV; grandchildren, Michael C. Ehlers and his wife Jennifer of Cincinnati, OH., Kristen Ehlers Patton of Euless, TX., Jonathan Hart Price of Nashville, TN., and Benjamin Witten Price of Charleston, WV; great-grandchildren, Michael Patton, Tad and Katherine Ehlers. The family wishes to express their appreciation to both the staff at the Woodlands Healthcare, and to Hospice of Huntington for their love, outstanding care and unending kindness. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial gifts be made in memory of Mrs. Hart to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV 25701. Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by the Rev. Jack Lipphardt at the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held in the church parlor 12:30 p.m. until service time. Klingel Carpenter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Condolence & Memory Journal

To the Hart family,
I did some yard work several times especially in the fall with all the leaves for your Father and Mother (up on King's Rd?) back sometime between 1973-1979 while I was at Marshall. Your parents were so very nice to me and I have never forgotten.
Being a student I was not financially secure and what I made from the yard worked was welcomed. I must admit your dad let me take all the pop
bottles from the garage and 'cash them in.'
I recall that they had taken a trip around the world during those years.
I am now married and living in Birmingham but when I saw that your
Mom had died I had to tell you I am sorry.
From a snapshot in time one of my fond memories of Marshall was the chance to meet your Mother and Dad.
Kindest Regards, Mark Dawkins

Posted by Mark Dawkins - Bridgeport, WV (Hometown), WV - Marshall Student   February 24, 2011

Cathy,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You spoke of her often and I know she will be missed very much by you and your family. You look just like her she is a beautiful lady.

God Bless,
Sharon Huffman

Posted by Sharon Huffman - Charleston, WV - Friend   February 22, 2010

Candle

We light this candle for you in memory of your -hug the boys for me during their loss

Posted by Reg and Charlene Smith - WV - Former neighbor/friend   February 15, 2010

Dear Cathy and family-our deepest sympathy goes to all-I remember your mom being so excited when each of the boys were born and her eyes would light up each time she came to visit them on Gordon Dr--you are so much like your mother--you have so many of her postive qualities--remember her memories as you and yours go through life-thats the best tribute you can give her--Reg and Char

Posted by Reg and Charlene Smith - Charleston, WV   February 15, 2010

A truly beautiful lady and an important part of my life. Rest in peace Ruthie.
Love, Carla

Posted by Carla Ray - Mission Viejo, CA   February 15, 2010

Dear Mary, Donny & Cathy,
How sad I feel at this news. You are in my higher thoughts and prayers. There was no one to match Ruth's elegance, kindness, beauty and courage. We are all lifted to have known her.

Posted by Dwight McClure - Cazenovia, WI   February 13, 2010

Tom and I are so sorry to hear of your Mother's death. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary and have been looking at pictures of you Cathy as our junior bridesmaid. Ruth had a shower for us and we have fond memories of her and her wonderful hospitality. You all will be in our hearts and prayers. Love, Martha

Posted by Tom and Martha Ingersoll - Sylvania, OH   February 12, 2010