Ruth Dunaway Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Dunaway (Morgantown, West Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 18, 2026 at the age of 93. Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Curtis Atkins, Sr. and Anna L. Jaynes Atkins; her husband Glenn "Sonny" Dunaway; her siblings, Earl C.'Bud'Atkins (Betty Jo) and Doris Cunningham (Bob); her sister-in-law Brenda Atkins; and her nephews, Richard Atkins and Eddie AtkinsThe.
She is survived by: her children, Diane White (Bill) of French Creek, Bill Dunaway (Cheryl) of Fairmont and Jeanette Dunaway of Morgantown; her granddaughters, Trudy Ward (Creed) of Volga and Amanda Scardina (Tony) of Clarksburg; her great grandchildren, Quill Ward (Robin), Ike Ward (Cassondra), Ivy Ward (Nathaniel), Andy Huff (Kayla) and Alexandra Huff; her great great grandchildren, Paityn, Sallie, Scarlett, Decan and Ira Ward; and her brother Ray Atkins (Linda) of Morgantown. She is also survived by her numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, Ruth's family invites those wishing to honor her memory to consider donating a SuperEar personal amplifier—the device that gave Ruth the priceless gift of hearing and communication with loved ones in her final days.
