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Ruth Ann
Williams
Jul 30, 1940 — Jan 18, 2026
Sand Springs
Ruth Ann (Garber) Williams entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 85. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs. A celebration of Ruth Ann's life will be held at a later date.
Ruth Ann was born on July 30, 1940, in Milo, Missouri, in her Grandma King's home, to Kenney Edmund Garber and Mary Jane (King) Garber. She was one of four daughters and grew up in Horton, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Will Rogers High School, where her life took a beautiful turn when she reconnected with her high school sweetheart, Warren Keith Williams. Their families had known each other in Kansas, and fate brought them together again in Tulsa. Ruth Ann and Warren were married on December 23, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, beginning a lifelong love story filled with devotion, laughter, and hospitality.
After high school, Ruth Ann began a career in clerical and secretarial work, where she was known as one of the fastest typists around. She spent much of her working life with Citgo Petroleum and the Katy Railroad, earning respect for her skill, dedication, and strong work ethic.
Ruth Ann was the heart of her home. A wonderful cook, she was famous for her pies and for preparing large, delicious meals for her family each evening—often after working a full day. Once her children were grown, she discovered a love for bicycling and proudly completed three Oklahoma Freewheel rides across the state. She also loved swimming and made it a daily joy, especially when sharing those moments in the water with her grandchildren.
Her faith was central to her life. Ruth Ann was active at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Tulsa, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and faithfully helped in the church office—answering calls, planning, and doing whatever was needed. She lived her faith through action, always ready to help someone in need, whether they required a ride, companionship, or simply someone to listen. Ruth Ann was compassionate, forgiving, fun-loving, and deeply kind.
She loved music, dancing, and a good boogie, and she and Warren delighted in hosting gatherings in their home, welcoming friends and family with open arms. Ruth Ann also had a special heart for cats, and many were lovingly welcomed into her home over the years.
To those who knew her, Ruth Ann was truly one of a kind—a gentle saint whose love touched countless lives. She was cherished, admired, and deeply loved, and her absence leaves a space that can never be filled.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Shirley Goodman. She is survived by her devoted husband, Warren Williams; her children, Lynette Quetone and Mark Williams and wife Andrea; her sisters, Mary Lou Rewoldt and Judy Bracken; her grandchildren, Cheryl Quetone, Amy Quetone, Cutter Williams, Kaigan Clapp, and Cortni Clapp; and her great-grandchildren, Rio Dugas, Isobelle Hutchison, Lilli Etter, and Lea Williams.
Ruth Ann's legacy of love, faith, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
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