Ruth PettyJohn's obituary , Passed away on May 16, 2023 in Yorktown, Texas

Ruth PettyJohn

January 18, 1934 - May 16, 2023 (89 years old)

Yorktown, Texas

Ruth PettyJohn's obituary , Passed away on May 16, 2023 in Yorktown, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Massey Funeral Home

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Ruth PettyJohn

January 18, 1934 - May 16, 2023 (89 years old)

Yorktown, Texas

Ruth PettyJohn Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 16, 2023, at the age of 89, Ruth PettyJohn of Yorktown, Texas, born in Cuero, Texas passed away. 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, Vachel Weldon (Tuck) and Margaret Smith Weldon; and her husband Marvin PettyJohn. She is survived by: her brother Stayton Weldon (Mildred); her son Stayton (Michele); her grandchildren, Morgan (Tyler) and Austin (Sydney); and her great grandchildren, Corwin, Hewitt, Eleanor and Maisie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family asks that in-lieu of flowers, donations be made to Mercy Ships (MercyShips.org / Mercy Ships, c/o Amy Garlick, P.O. Box 2020, Garden Valley, TX 75771) or First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown (234 N. Church Street, Yorktown, TX 78164).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Massey Funeral Home



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May 19

Visitation

Massey Funeral Home
779 N Riedel St, Yorktown, TX 78164

Sat

May 20

Funeral service

First Presbyterian Church
234 N Church St, Yorktown, TX 78164

Sat

May 20

Burial

Hillside Cemetery
900 N Valley St, Cuero, TX 77954

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