In Memory of Willa Ruth

Willa Joy Ruth, 89, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home at the V.F.W. home sites.

Willa was a life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She had been a member for 62 years and enjoyed being involved.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald; her sons, Melvin Herschberger and wife, Kathy of Russell Springs, Kansas, Monty Herschberger and wife, Phyllis of Poteau, Oklahoma, Linden Herschberger and wife, Morine of Erie, Colorado, and Tom Herschberger and wife, Linda of Blue Earth, Minnesota; along with her sister, Jessie May Shawver of Cleburne, Texas. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Willa is preceded in death by her parents, Bill Brown and Alta May Brown; daughter, Donetta Payson; sister, Wilda Weber; and brother, Bill Brown all of Kansas.

A memorial service with family and friends will be held at a later date in her childhood home of Russell Springs, Kansas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.