Ruth Irene Vance-Johnson

April 20, 1934 - January 4, 2017

Ruth Irene Vance-Johnson, 82 of Gatesville, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2017. Graveside services will be conducted on January 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Hillsdale Cemetery in Izoro, Texas. Ruth was born on April 20, 1934 to William Lonnie Combs and Carrie Mae Lambert. Ruth grew up in North Wilkesboro, N.C. and later moved to Gatesville in 1999. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, singing, spending time with family and friends, and talking about the Lord and The Bible. Ruth is preceded in death by her husbands: Rev. Henry R. Vance; Rev. Eddie Perry Johnson. She is also preceded in death by her parents, 10 brothers, 1 daughter- Cheryl Rogers, 1 son- Dennis Vance, 1 step daughter- Jennie Vance. Ruth is survived by 7 children; Katrina Perry, husband Loyd of Gatesville, Texas; Jeffrey Vance, wife Cynthia of Gladewater, Texas; Cynthia “Cindy” Newhall of Bertham, Texas; Nancy Johnson, husband Claudio “J.R.” of Waco, Texas; James “Mike” Vance, wife Angela of Gatesville, Texas; Jeanne Dotson of Euless, Texas; Linda Day, husband Donald of Bedford, Texas; step children- Gerana Vance of Alabama; Barbara Casper, husband Everett of Eddy, Texas. Ruth is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren. Also a special mention of Teal and Tonya Mesmer who although were no relation she considered them both as her grandchildren.