Ruth Brightman Obituary

Age - 95

October 7, 2023

Cameron, MO

Ruth E. Brightman 1927-2023 Cameron, Missouri- Ruth Elaine Brightman, 95, passed away October 4, 2023. She was born November 12, 1927 in Winston, Missouri to Omar and Eunice (Brady) Baxter. Ruth graduated from Winston High School in 1945. She married Glenn Brightman in Troy, Kansas on October 19, 1946. Ruth was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn; son, Charles Douglas; and brother, J. C. Baxter. Survivors: 4 children, Steve (Barbara) Brightman, Polo, Missouri, Reava (Jim) Parsons, Greentop, Missouri, Jim (Glenda) Brightman, Independence, Missouri, and Kevin Brightman, Cameron, Missouri. ; 4 grandchildren, 2 step- grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren. Services: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 with visitation one hour prior, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO. Burial in Winston Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Linda's Precious Pets Cameron Animal Care Facility. Online condolences: www. polandthompson. com Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO.

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