Ruth J. Samford

Mildred Ruth Samford, 93, passed away peacefully at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Ruth was born on February 26, 1924 to the late Grover Jordan and Celia McMeans Jordan. She was a native of Shelby County and a resident of Nederland, Texas since 1957. Ruth was a retired school teacher and librarian with 44 years’ experience, the last 19 years as a librarian at Central Jr. High School in Nederland, Texas. Ruth obtained her Teachers Degree and Master’s Degree from SFA in Nacogdoches, Texas and a Degree in Library Science from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher Honor Society and a life member of Nederland Chapter of Texas Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Shelby County Historical Society. Ruth was a volunteer at The Ritter Center and volunteered at Mid-Jefferson Hospital for many years. She was a member at First Baptist Church in Nederland, Texas and everyone will remember her pleasant smile and warm hugs.
Ruth is survived by her loving family; sons, Cleve Samford and Steve Samford and wife, Marcy; grandsons, Steven and wife, Gayle, Jarrod and wife, Brandi; great-grandsons, Gage, Jace and Cortland. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Price Jordan and husband, S.C. Samford.
There will be a graveside service on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas.
The family would like to thank Brenda Turner for the excellent care given to our Mother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer.org or any charity of choice.