Ruth Ann Knight

August 5, 1936 - July 14, 2021

Ruth Ann Knight of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to Samuel and Ora Teurman (Hunt) Gates on August 5, 1936 in Elk City, Oklahoma and passed from this life on July 14, 2021 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years. Ruth received her LPN license in 1976 and her RN license in 1986. She was an Honor Roll and President’s Honor Roll student while in nursing school. Ruth retired from the State of Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities division. She was a member of the First Church of God in Pauls Valley. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb with flowers. The highlight of her life was raising eight children on her own and seeing them graduate from high school and college – the first in her family. The most important things she taught others was the importance of faith, family and taking time for others in need. Mrs. Knight is survived by: Sons: Jerry Knight; David Knight; Jimmy Knight; Jerald Knight; Bill Knight and wife Angel Daughters: Jennifer Mathews and husband Ron; Jeannie Heil and Denise Martin Brother: Chester Teurman and wife Karen Sister: Mary Steps 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren A host of nieces, nephews, family, and her best friend Cassie (her little dog) Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by: Parents: Samuel and Ora Gates Brothers: Sam Gates; Dan Gates; and Bill Gates Sisters: Wynema Campbell; Geraldine Richardson; Sue Woods and Willa Dean Gates Grandchildren: Benjamin Knight; Elizabeth Knight and Valton C. Doss A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday July 19, 2021 at the First Church of God with Rev. Jeromy Clayton officiating. under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.