Ruth Stephens

  Ruth Bates Tomme Stephens Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Stephens, 85, will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, July 12, 2014 In the Rose-Neath's Coushatta Chapel, with Pastor Collin Wimberly officiating. Burial will follow in Springville Cemetery in Coushatta. Mrs. Stephens passed away July 9, 2014 at Grace Home in Shreveport, LA after an ongoing illness. She was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma and was a long time resident of Coushatta. Ruth was lucky enough to find love twice in her life, James Edward Tomme and H.R. "Steve" Stephens precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Nora and Lyman Bates and her sister Beth Starnes. Survivors include her brother, Lonnie Creighton Bates of Hohenwald, TN; daughter Pam Tomme of Haughton, LA; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Dave Young of Tyler, TX; Grand-daughter Christy McKay of Haughton, LA; Great-grandchildren Drake and Lainee McKay; Nephew Jim Shirley of Fort Smith, AR; Niece Betsy Patton of Arvada, CO and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that you would make donations to Grace Home, 1035 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101 or to a charity of your choice.