Briefly teaching in Hamburg, AR and Bay City, MI, Ruth spent most of her ten-year career in Monticello where she was a beloved third-grade teacher. On November 25, 1950 she married her childhood neighbor, Wells Moffatt, and began her life as a homemaker and volunteer. She touched many lives as a Sunday school teacher and Brownie/Girl Scout leader, and as one of the earliest members of Monticello Junior Auxiliary. She lived her life giving to others and her family.
Ruth's artistic talents were evident in her volunteer activities. She enjoyed needlework, crafting many items for new babies and family members. Her love of nature and plants was poured into the large lot surrounding her home where she and Wells enjoyed bird-watching. Baking, especially with her two granddaughters, was another favorite pastime. She was a life-long member of Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church and a life-member of Junior Auxiliary and the Drew County Historical Society.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, her sister Robinette Dorris, and niece Cherry Dorris. She is survived by her daughter Marsha Ruth Moffatt Daniels and husband Bill, granddaughter Natalie Ruth Daniels Atkins and husband Justin all of Monticello, granddaughter Meredith Daniels of Omaha, Nebraska, two nephews Robert and David Dorris of Memphis, Tennessee and several great-nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 4, one-hour prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m., both to be held at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the UAM Foundation Fund (Moffatt Forestry scholarship), P.O. Box 3520, Monticello, AR 71656 or to the Drew County Historical Society, 404 S, Main St., Monticello, AR 71655.
Condolences(12)
Dorothy McWhorter
Ft. Worth, TX Thursday, November 9, 2017 I started to school in Monticello in the class of 1939.She will always be known by Ms. Cherry. She was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure to be around. Had the patience of a saint with third graders.
In later years she attended a 1950 MHS class reunion and I apologized to her husband. Sorry, but she will always be known as Ms. Cherry. A great lady.
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Friday, November 3, 2017 Marsha,Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Prayers for you and your family.
Dennis Wells
Karon Loveless
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 2, 2017 Marsha and family, I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.Jim & Lisa Atkins
Hamburg, AR Thursday, November 2, 2017 Marsha and family, Jim and I send our deepest condolences to you during this time of loss and grief. Mrs. Ruth was indeed a southern belle and so very friendly to us. We pray that God will fill the great void with his love. We are honored that Natalie "Ruth" is our daughter in law.Cora Sue Crook Gill
Cedar Park, TX Thursday, November 2, 2017 Ruth Cherry was my 3rd grade teacher at Monticello Grammar School. She was wonderful! I am 85 years old and living in Texas. I never forgot her.Jack & Ilene Berry Rash
Longview, TX Thursday, November 2, 2017 Moffet FamilySo sorry about your loss. We had "Miss Cherry" as our Third Grade teacher.
She was an excellent teacher, kind, understanding, sweet. We both remember her with kindness. Our prayers and sympathy are with all of you.
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, November 2, 2017 Marsha and family, What a precious lady your mom! I was honored to have known her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I feel your sorrow. With love & sympathy, JaniceAnn Kling
Monticello, TX Thursday, November 2, 2017 Marsha, Bill and girls, So sorry to here about Mrs. Ruth. She was a very special lady and is greatly missed. She is talked about often especially when we have chocolate cake and on pancake mornings. She almost made that 100th birthday!! RIP Mrs Ruth you were loved by many.Pat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 1, 2017 My thoughts and prayers are with you.lelia davis
monticello, AR Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Moffet family I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Ruth,s passing. She waqs such a sweet lady and I know she will be missedDianne Lloyd
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Marsha, So sorry to hear of your loss. Ruth was a lovely southern lady. I was very fond of her.Dianne
Wanda Morphis
Star City, AR Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Marsha., I am so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers.