Ruth Ortowski Sawyer Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Ortowski Sawyer (Gainesville, Texas), who passed away on July 22, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ortowski Sawyer to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irby Ward and Cora Ward; her husbands, Joe Ortowski and Cecil Sawyer; her siblings, Irma, Charlotte, Frances, Charles and Jay; and her grandson Jake Ortowski.
She is survived by: her children, Joseph Ortowski (Danita), Ronny Ortowski (Dorian), Frankie Ortowski, Eddie Ortowski (Kris), Randy Sawyer (Beverly) and Traci; her grandchildren, Ali Ortowski (Shane), Angie Blevins (Bill), Katie Byrom (Nathan), Cody Ortowski (Meagan), Cole Ortowski (Brooke), Clayton Ortowski (Brittany), Katie Bragg (Chris), Jarred Turbeville, Jace Turbeville (Meghan), Blake Ortowski (Hollie), Randal Sawyer (Krystal) and Ryan Sawyer (Alisa); and her sisters, Ann Smith of Lubbock and Beth Williams of Payette, ID..
Visitation was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home (602 Lindsay St, Gainesville, TX 76240). A funeral service was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
