Ruth Ann Hart Obituary

Ruth Hart went to be with Jesus on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the age of 89.

She was born March 29, 1937 near Sunbury, Ohio to Edward Reese and Pauline Beard Saunders. After high school, she attended Marian College in Marian, Indiana. In 1957, she married Otto Pugliese, and to this union was born a son, Edward Brett and a daughter, Lou Ann. In 1986 she and Thomas Cullen Hart were married and made their life in Cisco before he preceded her in death in 2012.

Ruth was Eastland County Treasurer for twelve years. She was an avid golfer in earlier years. She always followed the politics of the day. After retirement, she was a custodian at First Baptist Church in Cisco for many years. She was a Sunday School Teacher and always wanted to be useful to the Lord and the church. She served on the Board of Directors of Corinth Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by husbands Otto Pugliese and Thomas Hart; son Edward Brett Pugliese; sisters Geraldine Roberts and Lynn Slaughter; brother Carroll Edward Saunders; brother-in-law John Slaughter; and daughter-in-law Susan Coleman Pugliese.

Survivors include her daughter, Lou Ann Pugliese of Cisco and sister Donna Downs and husband Alvin of Virginia.

Graveside services will be Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Corinth Cemetery between Cisco and Eastland, with Pat Riley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the First Baptist Church building fund. Ruth's request is that all who read this plan to meet her in Heaven.