Mrs. Ruth A. Yeager passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, in Pasadena, Texas, at the age of 90.
Mrs. Yeager was born December 15, 1924, in Elroy, Texas, to parents Norman Laclare Crosthwait and Nora Rosalta Strawn Crosthwait. She was a longtime resident of the Houston area and moved to Nacogdoches in the 1980s. Ruth retired as a group manager for Southwestern Bell following many years of service. She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Nacogdoches.
Her husband, Wesley Dee Yeager, preceded her in death on March 1, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Son Crosthwait, Jake Crosthwait, and Bud Crosthwait; and sisters, Edith Harris and Katherine Eddings.
Survivors include her sons, Wes Yeager of Nacogdoches; Jimmy Yeager and wife Lisa of Spring, and Dwayne Yeager of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Jennifer Yeager White and husband Doug of Dripping Springs, Justin Yeager of Austin, and Amanda Yeager of Springfield, Missouri; and a great-granddaughter, Jordan Anne White of Dripping Springs.
Services are set for 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, with Dr. Allen Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation is 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Cason Monk-Metcalf.
Pallbearers are Justin Yeager, Doug White, Chris Lively, Mark Eddings, Stephen Shepherd, and Keith Konecny.
Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.
