Mary Ruth Tugman

November 14, 1913 - April 8, 2001

Mary Ruth Tugman, age 87, of Lindsay, OK, passed away on April 8, 2001 in Duncan, OK. She was born on November 14, 1913 in Lindsay, OK to Rufus Hanley and Gertrude Kendrick Hanley. Mary resided most of her life in the Lindsay area. She has lived in Duncan, OK since 1997. She retired from the Lindsay Municipal Hospital in 1985. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. Mary was married to Dave Tugman on June 22, 1935 in Lindsay, OK. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1971. Survivors include her children, Don Tugman and wife Gay of Duncan, OK; and Coy Tugman and wife, Ann of Ada, OK. She has four grandchildren, LaDonna Tugman Hutto and husband, Tim; and Chris Tugman, both of Duncan, OK. Kami Tugman Wright and husband, Terry of Blanchard, OK; and Rusty Tugman and wife, Mitzi of Houston, TX. Also, eight great grandchildren. She has three surviving sisters in Lindsay, Mable Hatfield, Ellen Howell and Jewel Keeler. One sister-in-law, Bessie Hanley, also in Lindsay; and one brother-in-law, W.J. Lee of Blanchard, OK. She is also preceded in death by both parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are with B. G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay. Services will be on Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Bobby Johns, Rusty Tugman and Coy Tugman will conduct the service. She will be laid to rest in Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay. Pallbearers will be nephews, John Harold Hanley, Bill Lee, Doug Hanley, Dewayne Scruggs, Lynn Scruggs, Brent Scruggs, and Jay Hanley. Viewing will take place from 1 pm to 8 pm on Monday and again 8:30 am to 1 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Then viewing will take place from 1 pm until the time of service on Tuesday at the Church of Christ.