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Ruth Mae Busby

Ruth Mae Busby[1]

Female 1916 - 2012  (96 years)

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  • Name Ruth Mae Busby 
    Birth 3 Dec 1916  Whistler, Mobile County, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Female 
    Death 13 Dec 2012  Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Burial 15 Dec 2012  Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I7541  Family
    Last Modified 13 Jan 2013 

    Family Harvel Benjamin McCuistion,   b. 7 Aug 1908, Nacogdoches, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Mar 1979, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Marriage 21 Mar 1936  Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Linda Ruth McCuistion
     2. James Harvel McCuistion
     3. Wanda June McCuistion
    Family ID F2481  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Nov 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 21 Mar 1936 - Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 13 Dec 2012 - Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 15 Dec 2012 - Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Link to Google Earth
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    Ruth Mae Busby McCuistion    		Ruth Mae Busby McCuistion
    Ruth B. McCuistion

  • Sources 
    1. [S1935] Texas Department of Health, pg 1767, 5-391.
      Cycle: 01 through 99 1944 Births
      The last name is Hudgeons.

    2. [S3116] Broussard's Mortuary, 13 January 2013; Ruth McCuistion.
      Ruth McCuistion
      December 3, 1916 - December 13, 2012

      Ruth McCuistion, 96, of Beaumont, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on December 3, 1916, in Whistler, Alabama, and raised by Linda and Henry Hudgeons, and had been a longtime resident of the Beaumont Area.

      Ruth was Salutatorian at South Park High School and went on to graduate from Lamar Junior College. She was married to Harvel B. McCuistion until he died. Ruth had been a member of Calder Baptist Church since 1948, where she was a member of the Deborah Sunday School Class. Ruth also taught Sunday school for many years. She was a member of Alpha Ki Omega Sorority and PTA.

      Ruth was a very loving mother that enjoyed her family. She loved her dogs especially Sugar Bear. Ruth was a wonderful cook and loved to dance.

      Ruth is survived by her son, Jim McCuistion and his wife, Susan, of Houston; daughters, Linda Iles Vidal of Conroe and Wanda Phelan of Beaumont; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

      She is preceded in death by her half brother, Woodrow Busby; and half sister, Thula Felsher.

      A graveside service for Ms. McCuistion will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of her family and friends will follow from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at Calder Baptist Church, 1005 North 11th Street, Beaumont.

      The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Karinthia Adams, who cared for her until the end and to the nurses at Baptist Hospital and Altus Hospice.

      Memorial contributions may be made to Calder Baptist Church Building Fund, 1005 North 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702.