Ruth Robertson
Funeral services for Ruth Robertson, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Robertson passed away at 7:10 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her home.
She was born July 31, 1924, near Burnham, Missouri, to Lessie Sherman McClellan and Cora Ellen Keeler McClellan. She received her high school education in Willow Springs, Missouri and worked her way through college in Bolivar, Missouri. On March 31, 1944, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Earl Dene Robertson, who preceded her in death on January 2, 2017. Mrs. Robertson was a hard worker. She helped her husband with the farm, raised big gardens each year, canned, quilted beautiful quilts and taught grade school for thirty-eight years. Mrs. Robertson loved to sing at her church and taught Sunday School class. She read her Bible daily and lived by it. Mrs. Robertson attended Harbor of Hope Church until her health failed; she had Alzheimer’s disease for almost fifteen years.
She is survived by two children, Shirley Robertson and Sherman Robertson; two grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Robertson and wife, Misty and Zachary Dene Robertson and wife, Pam; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eula Turner, Willow Springs, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, four brothers, Johnnie, Clyde, Leslie and Leon McClellan and one sister, Dorothy Lawson preceded her in death.
The family would like to thank two wonderful caregivers that helped keep Ruth at her home, Janis Adams and Sharlene Lankford. Also, a special thanks to Hospice Compassus for their help and to nurse, Traci Asher.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jill (Cozort) Brooks
June 19, 2019 @ 10:10 pm
Mrs. Robertson was one of my favorite teachers. She encouraged me when I struggled and was my cheerleader when I was successful. She allowed me to “teach” other students and was one of many who influenced me to choose a career in education. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
June 20, 2019 @ 5:29 am
Dear Shirley, Sherman, and the rest of the family; we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Love and prayers going up for you all at this hard time.
Rita Huddleston Jackson
June 20, 2019 @ 11:55 am
Dear Shirley and Sherman, you may remember that my parents bought their first house from your parents, and they lived there for many years. Our family always appreciated your parents. Your mom was such a great lady. Praying for you.
Michael Frommel
June 21, 2019 @ 11:44 am
Ms. Robertson was my 5th grade teacher. I loved her so much and still remember her being so kind. Later in life I became a teacher also and I always tried to treat my students in the same loving way she treated me. Ms. Robertson, you made the world a better place. Enjoy Heaven. I’ll see you there.