Esther Ruth Davis

Esther Ruth Johnson Davis was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the age of 91. She was the only child of Esther Pearl and Walter Johnson. Ruth is predeceased by her parents and her husband, J. J. "Pinky" Davis who was the love of her life for 59 years. Ruth is lovingly remembered by her son, Guy Davis, his wife, Meli, of Sulphur, LA, Denise Davis of San Antonio, Tx, Michael Davis of Alice, Tx, granddaughter, Jennifer Davis Zapata, her husband, Gabe, and great grandchildren, Cody and Katy of San Angelo, TX, cousins and countless friends considered family. Ruth was born in Jacksboro, Texas on December 3, 1924. She grew up and attended school in Driscoll, Texas and was a proud "Driscoll Dragon". When her father moved the family to Robstown, Texas, to start his business, Walter Johnson Lumber Company, she attended and graduated from Robstown High School home of football and baseball teams Cotton Pickers! She attended one year at Texas A & I University in Kingsville, Tx. She worked as a clerk for Tower Pharmacy in Corpus Christi, Texas and one of her duties was typing Rx labels for the prescription bottles. "She joked that it was so hard to get those bottles in the typewriter!" After Ruth and Pinky met at Rob's Dancehall in Robstown, Texas they dated for a short time and were married on May 4, 1951, at her parent's home in Robstown, Texas. Best friends, Claude and Twig Denton attended and the story goes "Claude held Pinky so Ruth could marry him"! A reception was held at King's Inn Restaurant on Baffin Bay which quickly became the place for our family to gather for special celebrations. They moved to Alice, Texas in 1951 to raise their family. She was a bookkeeper for Tommy Donald and Mr. Powell, CPA's. She was devoted to her family and loved when everyone came to visit! She and Pinky loved playing golf and would organize Scotch foursomes and play in tournaments at the Alice Country Club. She had many friends and enjoyed playing bridge and dominoes, traveling to Mexico to shop, crocheting baby blankets and afghans, growing flowers and plants, and loving her many puppy dogs. She often would visit the animal shelters in the area to rescue stray dogs and try to find a good home for them; however, they normally became part of the Davis household. Her tradition continues today with her children and grandchildren loving and caring for animals. There were lots of laughter and love and many family celebrations over the years giving us fond memories of our Mother. In May, 2010, Ruth and Pinky moved to San Antonio to be near their daughter. She resided at Huebner Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center making friends and participating in activities -- bingo, crafts and games, birthday parties, holiday and music events, and Sunday church services. She always wanted to look her best every day and would apply makeup and lipstick, asking the aides to help style her hair and choose her clothes and accessories. She would greet residents and staff with a wave or a handshake as she went down the hallway! The family would like to thank the staff of Huebner Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the doctors, nurses and healthcare team of Methodist Hospital and VITAS Hospice for their compassion and loving care. Please join the family as we celebrate her life and share memories of good times and laughter this Saturday, February 13, 2016, @ 3:00 pm, Meadowlawn Funeral Home, 5611 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78220. The family will receive visitors in the Chapel @ 2:15 pm. Ruth's favorite color was pink. If you would like to send flowers or a plant for her service, you may contact Dreamweaver Florist, www.adreamweaverflorist.net . Donations may be made in her honor: American Diabetes Association, (http://main.diabetes.org/goto/DeniseDavis), The Humane Society or your favorite charity. Sympathy Cards or notes may also be mailed to her daughter, Denise Davis, 5526 Painter Grn, San Antonio, TX 78240.