Ruth E. McElhaney
April 21, 1930 - October 28, 2020
Ruth E. McElhaney passed away peacefully Wednesday night at her home in Benicia. She was born in Gore, Oklahoma to Mark and Eve Thomas. She moved to Benicia with her late husband Ken in 1945. She was a loving homemaker and mother. Ruth was a longtime member of the Church of Christ, an accomplished seamstress and a volunteer for many local organizations. She loved her family, always cooking something good up for them and helping to raise the generations of children. She was always a class act, never would you hear a negative word or thought about anyone. If there was a baseball game on you would find her watching, especially the Oakland A’s that was her team. She will be remembered most for her faith and love of family. Ruth is survived by her son Rickey (Kim) McElhaney; grandchildren Gena, Curtis, Brittni & Steven; 7 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Ken, her husband of 54 years in 2002 and her daughter Darinda McElhaney in 2014. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West Second Street, Benicia. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Benicia Cemetery. Please visit the online tribute at www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com
Ruth E. McElhaney passed away peacefully Wednesday night at her home in Benicia. She was born in Gore, Oklahoma to Mark and Eve Thomas. She moved to Benicia with her late husband Ken in 1945. She was a loving homemaker and mother. Ruth... View Obituary & Service Information