Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Kirksville Manor Care.
Ruth Edith (Egan) Gordon, 82, of
Born July 25, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, Ruth was the daughter of Paul J. and Edith Louise (Rader) Egan. She married William Gordon on September 14, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Paul J. Egan Jr., and two sisters, Rose Emmons, and Hannah Schaar.

Ruth is survived by one son, Will Gordon of Kirksville, MO, and one daughter, Amy Gordon of Chicago, IL.

Ruth worked as a legal secretary for many years for law firms. She was a lifelong gardener who obtained a certified master gardener status in her sixties. Ruth was also an avid reader and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.

It was Ruth's wish to be cremated and no service be held. Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.