Ruth Ellen Warren
HARRINGTON, Del. - Ruth Ellen Warren passed peacefully in her home on Monday, November 8, 2021.
Ruth was born on January 30, 1935 in Minneola, Texas. At a young age, she moved to California, where she resided with her brother Jimmy, sister Jeannie, and her mother. She married her husband William K. "Bill" Warren, Sr., a United States Air Force Airman. Ruth and Bill lived many places, including Del Rio, Texas, Okinawa, Japan and finally retiring in Delaware.
Ruth was an avid quilter, known for her beautiful designs and creativity, even receiving national recognition for her Baltimore Album family quilt. In addition to quilting, Ruth enjoyed a variety of other styles of needlework, including cross-stitch, rug hooking and many more. Ruth was an active member of the Heartland Quilt Guild of the Eastern Shore in Denton, Md. and the Piecemakers of Milford, Del.
Ruth enjoyed gardening, a passion she shared with her daughter and granddaughter. She also enjoyed sports including volleyball and softball, the Dallas Cowboys, and classic western movies. She attended Prospect United Methodist Church in Harrington, Del.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; daughter, Linda; and her siblings.
She is survived by her sons, William K. Warren, Jr., Jimmy (Caryl); granddaughters, Rachel (Tyler) and Chelsea; and great-grandsons Cole and Chase; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
A visitation with the family will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 63 Commerce St., Harrington, Del. from 1pm-2pm on November 28, 2021. A service will follow visitation from 2-3pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations be made to Katybug Pediatric Program of Delaware Hospice (800.838.9800) or Home of the Brave (30.424.1681) in Milford, Del.