RUTH MARY (Duval) McCONNELL
Ruth Mary (Duval) McConnell, 98, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away in her home of over 60 years, surrounded by family, on July 16th, 2024. Ruth was born in Morgan City, Louisiana on April 28th, 1926 to Julius and Pearl Eva (Mitchel) Duval.
Ruth lived a full life serving God, singing hymns, and playing piano. She loved talking about Jesus and was always watching and listening to sermons. Ruth had also done mission work in Ecuador.
Ruth was a homemaker for most of her life, but also worked at Greeson’s Greenhouse for 10 years. She enjoyed gardening, canning and watching birds, particularly hummingbirds.
Ruth loved spending time with her family, especially babies and children.
Ruth McConnell was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur F. McConnell (2011), her son, Mark McConnell (2021), all of her siblings, and one grandchild.
She is survived by her children; Sheila White (Roger), Art McConnell, Rick McConnell, Gene McConnell (Verla), Joe McConnell (Sandy), Pauline Walden and Jimmy McConnell; and an abundance of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, Ruth asked that donations be made to Forest Grove Baptist Church, 16100 S. Hadsell Road, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080
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On behalf of the Bray family we send our love and condolences to your family. We have so many fond memories of your mom and dad when we were growing up as neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ruthy
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