Ruth Elizabeth Gannaway's obituary , Passed away on March 30, 2026 in Saint Louis, Missouri

Ruth Elizabeth Gannaway

January 11, 1937 - March 30, 2026 (89 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

Ruth Elizabeth Gannaway's obituary , Passed away on March 30, 2026 in Saint Louis, Missouri

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Ruth Elizabeth Gannaway

January 11, 1937 - March 30, 2026 (89 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Ruth Elizabeth Gannaway Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Elizabeth Gannaway (Saint Louis, Missouri), who passed away at the age of 89, on March 30, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Jim Gannaway; her sister Philippina McAdams; and her parents, Frank Dohrmann and Philippina Dohrmann. She is survived by: her daughters, Terry Burbridge (Tom) and Pam Follen (Dale); her grandchildren, Nate Burbridge (Angie), Jay Burbridge (Carolyn), Don Follen (Tiffany) and Liz Follen (Zack Schwartz); and her great grandchildren, Turner, Fiona, Sullivan, Nora and Hunter. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins, their extended families, and dear friends.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the St. Peter's U.C.C.'s Food Bank or Alzheimer's Association, both causes close to Ruth's heart as she dedicated her life to helping others.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shepard Funeral Chapel



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St. Peter's United Church of Christ
1425 Stein Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135

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Apr 19

Memorial service

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
1425 Stein Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135

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Apr 19

Reception

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
1425 Stein Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135

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