Ruth Earnestine Middleton

Ruth Earnestine Middleton 99, of Cleburne, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2026. In life, Ruth loved sewing, traveling, and serving the Lord. She was a member of Westwind Christian Church in Keller, Texas.

Ruth is survived by her daughter Peggy Benson (Gary), her grandchildren Scott Bennett (Becky), Stephanie Hutchison (Jimmy), Todd Benson (Michelle), Stephen Benson (Kristin), Jenny Hunt (Clay), 13 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. One brother, Tommy Scott of Dallas. Many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by husband Robert Lee Middleton, daughter Linda Sue Bennett, sons Wayne Ray Middleton and Don Middleton, granddaughter Dana Benson, parents, Iva and Homer Scott of Texarkana, Texas, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers.

Graveside service will be held at Northwood Cemetery on June 6, 2026, at 12:00, and lunch will follow at the church

Memorial donation to Northwood Cemetery Fund 5800 Richmond Road Texarkana, Texas 75503.