Ruth Elnox Mustion was born in Howell County, Missouri on August 13, 1925 and passed from this earth on September 13, 2017, at the glorious age of 92. Ruth married Milow Dwight Mustion on April 21, 1947, and was married for 61 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Mustion Yancey and husband Jim Yancey, son, Micheal Mustion and wife Janie, six grandchildren, James Yancey and wife Jenni, Jonathan Yancey and fiancé Jamie, Natalie May and husband Donovan May, John Garza, Ashley Garza, and Michael Trey Mustion and wife Charming. Ruth also had seven great-grandchildren, Averie Yancey, Chloe Yancey, Luke Yancey, Dylan May, Ryan May, Connor Mustion, and Amelia Carrizales.
Ruth was a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State, expert seamstress, homemaker, gardener, goodwill ambassador of God, educated advisor and friend to many.
Having built bombers for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas, during World War II, Ruth was an original Rosie the Riveter and A member of the Rosie the Riveter Association.
Ruth was a faithful Adult Sunday School teacher for 20 years and a member of First Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas for 59 years. She loved God and her church, where she built many life long friendships.
Ruth lived her last three years at the Waterford Retirement Community in Deer Park. She loved her time there, appreciated the loving staff, and spending time with the other seniors.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 17, from 3:00pm to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, September 18, at 12:30p.m. at Grandview Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Pasadena, 7500 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Texas 77505.
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September 16, 2017
Virginia Buffington
Jimmy & Debbie, I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about Mrs. Mustion. She was such a sweet person. It was so kind and sweet that Jimmy helped also. Love, Aunt Jenny
September 16, 2017
oyce and Judy Buffington
Jimmy and Debbie, so sorry for the loss of your Mrs. Mustion, she was always a joy to be around. You are to be commended for the care and love you gave her. Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
September 16, 2017
oyce and Judy Buffington
Jimmy and Debbie, so sorry for the loss of your Mrs. Mustion, she was always a joy to be around. You are to be commended for the care and love you gave her. Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
September 14, 2017
Eddie Lawrence
Debbie, Mike and families,
Aunt Ruth was a shining example of a wonderful Christian, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and especially an Aunt to us. We know your hearts are broken and her passing leaves a void. We wish that we could be there, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love, Eddie, Vickie and Family
September 14, 2017
Melanie Winstead Guthrie
Mrs. Mustion, I don't remember life without you in it! You were such an amazing lady, and I miss seeing you walk in that door at Aunt Nelva's. Those years we spent visiting in that home, were some of my most happiest memories. Thank you for that. All my love, Melanie
September 14, 2017
Burnes Linda McAninch
So very sorry for her passing. She was a sweet, loving and interesting Cousin
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