Ruth Edmonson

Ruth EdmonsonA love of reading enabled Ruth Edmonson, who died March 31, 2001, at the age of 85, to overcome, endure, and enjoy many phases of her life. As a child, reading sustained her while recovering from tuberculosis; she went on to graduate as valedictorian of her high school class. During World War II, the demanding work of a defense plant used her reading skills to certify and clear all planes leaving for the war effort. Afterwards, Ruth Edmonson had a work history in insurance, banking, medicine, and law. Later in life, and still an avid reader, she discovered the joy of encouraging children to read by being a volunteer librarian for fifteen years. In her memory, her daughter and son-in-law, Bebe and Ardis McCasland, Suggest memorials be given to either the Learn To Read program or the children's section of the Howard County Library. A private service for Mrs. Edmonson will be held at a later date.,