Ruth Wade Garner

Ruth Wade Garner, 96, of Heber Springs passed away Monday, January 9, 2012. She slipped peacefully away surrounded by her family. Ruth was born June 16, 1915 in Moorefield, Ark to Ernest and Lizzie Leggett Wade. Ruth enjoyed teaching children whether at school or within her church. She earned her BSE degree from Arkansas College in Batesville. Her teaching career included Pottsville, Mountain Home, Branson, Mo., and concluded with 25 years in Heber Springs. Ruth was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs, serving on its administrative board and as coordinator of children's work. She served in many leadership roles of the Medley Club helping with their civic projects. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Hugh Wade. She is survived by her son, Carl Wade Garner and his wife Carole of Little Rock, and two granddaughters, Kirsten N. Garner and her husband Charles Brown of Little Rock and Lauren E. Garner of Fort Worth, Texas. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012 preceding the service which will be at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Heber Springs. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1099 W Pine, Heber Springs, Ark. 72543. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, www.olmstead.cc.