Ruth May Webb-Phelps

Ruth May Webb Phelps, 89, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in OKC. Ruth was born September 23, 1923 in Maud, Oklahoma to Dennis Mars and Peva (Smith) Mars. The Mars family moved to Goldsby, OK in 1927 where Ruth was raised with her 8 siblings, all members of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She attended school in Washington, OK. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Wayne Webb, and her second husband, Chester Phelps; her parents; 5 brothers Joe, Amos, Warren, Jack, and Adrian Mars; 4 sisters Emely and Clara Mars, Laura Guinn, Margaret Watson, Lucille Cartmill, and a half-sister Katie Cole. She is survived by her son and daughter in-law, Gary and Dianna Webb of Blanchard, OK; her daughter and son in-law, Rick and Jane Maynard of Round Rock, TX; two granddaughters, Rendi Webb Roberson and husband Jeff of Blanchard, OK and Andrea Maynard DeLeon and husband Keenon of Bartlesville, OK; three great-grandchildren, Shiloh and Jacob Roberson and Annaleigh DeLeon; also Ruth's step-daughter and son in-law, Sharon Dean of Norman, OK and her children Shannon and Ryan Dean. Ruth married the love of her life, Wayne Webb on June 8, 1942 in Blanchard, OK. Ruth waited for Wayne to return from the war then they started their journey together. After the war, they lived in Cushing and Edmond, Oklahoma where their family grew with the birth of their children. Later they moved to Cortez, Colorado and then Farmington, New Mexico with Halliburton Corp. to start an exciting journey in the new oil frontier of the 1950's. Ruth was an active member in her local churches and was a Sunday school teacher for several years. She also served as a Cub Scout leader and Girl Scout leader with her children. In 1968, Ruth and her family returned to their home in Goldsby, Oklahoma to care for her Mother. During this time, they owned and operated the Mobile Service Station in Blanchard for several years. Ruth loved her flowers and her vegetable gardens and enjoyed sharing the fruits of her labor with family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking delicious meals for her family and sewing dresses for and with her granddaughters. Her courageous spirit and determination were evident with her faith in the Lord. She loved to read and study the Holy Bible, having read it through numerous times. Ruth retained membership at the Goldsby Baptist Church. Ruth married Chester Phelps in 1989 and lived in her home in Goldsby, Oklahoma where they enjoyed gardening together. In her later years, her granddaughters and great-grandchildren brought her much joy and happiness. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Goldsby Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Blanchard Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. -Central Okla. Regional Center, 5400 N. Grand Blvd. suite 255, OKC, OK 73112

Ruth May Webb-Phelps

September 23, 1923 - November 7, 2012