RENNER, Ruth (Hoop) - b. May 24, 1912 - d. May 5, 2010

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Ruth Renner, 97, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Wednesday morning, May 5, 2010, at her home.  Born May 24, 1912 in Norwich, Kansas, she was the daughter of H.M. and Laura (Piper) Hoop.  

She was raised and received her education in Udall, graduating from Udall High School in 1929.  Ruth was united in marriage to Elvis "Slim" Renner on March 6, 1930 in Winfield, Kansas.  The couple made their first home in the Udall, Kansas area.  In 1948, the family moved to Oxford, Kansas where they farmed for five years.  The bought their own farm and moved to the Moline, Kansas area in 1953.  Ruth was a devoted homemaker and helped Slim on the family farm.  Slim preceded her in death on June 10, 1974.  In 1995, she moved to Winfield, Kansas to be near family.

Ruth was a member of the Moline United Methodist Church.  She was a 4-H leader for many years and also a member of a Home Demonstration club.

Her surviving family includes her daughter, Sheryl Hunt and husband, Gary of Winfield, Kansas.  Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a sister, June Kennedy.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kansas.  Miles Funeral Service of Winfield, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in Mrs. Renner's name for the Moline United Methodist Church and the Cowley County Humane Society.  Contributions may be made through the funeral home at 4001 E. 9th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas 67156.

(taken from the Miles Funeral Service website)