Sister Ruth
My precious mother-in-law, Ruth Stocktill, is in her last days here with us on Earth. What an incredible example she has been to women all over the world! For years, she kept our six children every Saturday so that I could maintain my sanity and she her treasured place of “Mimi.” More times than I can count, Bro. Roy would say of her after one of her delicious Mississippi meals, “Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou exellest them all” (Prov.31:29). She is the Proverbs 31 lady of all times! Incidentally, our home for unwed mothers for over twenty years was called the House of Ruth in her honor. She has quite a legacy and so do you if you will remain faithful in being the mother, wife, and/or friend God has equipped you to be. Thank you for praying for Bro. Roy.
October 20th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Sister Melanie,
I tell everyone who will listen that I am still married today (dated for 10 years and married for 16 years) because there is not a Sunday that I go to church that I am not taught how to “stay married” and how to parent. Thank you Sister Ruth for raising such a son. Thank you Sister Melanie for your quiet strength, your wisdom and most important your example. Praying for you all!
October 20th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Sister Ruth has been a true mentor and friend for years for me personally and to all of my family. She has always been an encourager and I was honored to serve at the House of Ruth (12 years) for many reason but certainly because it was named as a tribute to Sister Ruth. Only will we know in eternity what legacy she will leave here on earth. She has always been a server and looking for ways to serve others whether through Loaves & Fishes or preparing a meal for someone that was ill. What a “First Lady” she has always been, I am honored to have known her all of these years and I cherish the chats that we had through the years. How fitting that her name means, Compassionate, Beautiful and that her character quality for her name is Compassionate. Her lifetime scripture is: Prov. 31:20 “She opens her palm to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy”. This scripture says it all it decribes, Sister Ruth.
Be blessed.
Ms. B
Jer. 33:3
October 20th, 2008 at 11:28 am
We are praying for Brother Roy and the entire family. I completely agree with Prov 31:20 & 29 they describe Sister Ruth beautifully! Words are not enough to share our gratefulness for what Sister Ruth and the entire Stockstill family has done and means to the Thompson family….just one of many families forever changed by yours!!
October 20th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I thank God for the opportunity for knowing and interacting with Sister Ruth and I will always remember the flowers that she would pick for me and the scarf that she gave to me earlier this year. Such a sweet spirit. She is a rare and precious jewel
October 21st, 2008 at 10:54 am
We are praying for Brother Roy and the entire Stockstill family.Kevin and I have been attending Bethany since last
Christmas. we located from Savannah Georgia and saw the big
tall crosses and said that is where we belong. I am sorry I did not get a chance to get to know her and Brother Roy.I feel
like I know them somewhat from Pastor Larry.I know she has done some awesome things in her life to bless people.Thank you
for raising a son that is so faithful to his sheep and thank you sister Melanie for being the person you are. you are also a blessing to everyone.I also agree with Proverbs 31:20& 29
they say it all about sister Ruth. God Bless you all.
Kevin & Anna McCoy
October 21st, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Hello Melanie,
We just heard about Sis. Ruth and are so sad for the family but also glad for her to be with Jesus. She was a class act for sure and will be missed by all who ever knew her. Our love and prayers go out to Bro. Roy and all of the family.
The world won’t be the same without her.
Blessings and love,
Jonathan and Marlene
October 21st, 2008 at 4:24 pm
We love you all so must!!!!I would run into Sister Ruth some saturdays when she would be out at Stein Mart with her friend and I would always tell her how thankful my family was and blessed to be under such leadership. She always had and encourging word and I would leave her presence blessed each time and encouraged like never before just in a few minutes.
Pastor Larry I lost my mother a year ago and know its easier to accept when Sister Ruth life has been and example of Proverbs 31. Sister Melanie I will be praying for your entire Family(our Bethany family)during this time. Thank you for all the prayers you have been sending up for us during Donalds illiness and the hospital visit. I really appreciate and love you all.
God bless you
October 21st, 2008 at 4:58 pm
What a blessing it is to read all the sweet things so many people have to say about my dear sweet aunt Ruth. I have always loved and admired her and will miss her quite a bit, but rejoice in knowing that I will one day see her again!! I will continue to pray for my Uncle Roy and all of his family as they go through this homegoing.
Her niece,
Sharla
October 21st, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Words cannot express the honor this lady deserves. She’s probably still talking to all the folks she influenced in Heaven and there’s a loooooooong line waiting! Thank you precious Sister Ruth for setting such an example in love and purity in faith. Bro. Roy truly would not have been all that he is without this amazing lady in his life. She will be missed but her legacy will live on forever multiplying until He comes for His own. Our love and prayers are with you dear Stockstills. Sincerely, Mark and Connie Williams
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:03 am
Melanie, Sister Ruth was a great influence on my life. I’m glad you were with her when she went to be with the Lord. Your family is in my prayers. Love, Marla
December 21st, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Dear Melanie,
I am sorry to hear of Ruth’s leaving your family. She was a wonderful woman. I know that your family will miss her. I have lived away from LA (now I live in MI) for 25 years, but I think of her often. She and Pastor Roy were such Godly and kind people.
God bless all of you, Mary Morton
April 20th, 2009 at 6:39 am
I remember when, as a young teen, I used to work at Bethany when it was called “Bethany Baptist Church” during all of the conventions during the ’70s. It was such a privilege to be exposed to the holy lives of Sister Ruth and the Stockstill family. Sister Ruth was such an awesome example of a godly wife and mother! I remember when Bro. Larry and Sis. Melanie were courting…how they sat 10 inches apart with their hands on their own laps in the foyer of their home. It was such a holy example to me that I will never forget. But this came from the incredible teaching and parenting of Bro. Roy and Sis. Ruth Stockstill. What a legacy that the Stockstill family holds in the Kingdom of God!
I love your family.
Bill Cribbs
Port Neches, TX
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