Visitation: The family will accept guests at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Service: 3 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel.
Ruth was born in Timmer, N.D., on June 3, 1912. She graduated from Dakota State Teachers College and soon after married Wallace Maxie on May 16, 1942. She enjoyed a long life of teaching students, being a housewife for her family and making great friends as a part of the Arlington Lions Club.
Ruth was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Jo Gailband of California, Melvin Nelson of North Dakota, Edith Miller of California, Evelyn Swenson of California, Esther Richter of Texas, Axel Nelson of North Dakota, Grant Nelson of North Dakota and Ray Nelson of North Dakota.
Survivors: Ruth is survived by her son, Donald and Nancy Maxie of Amarillo; grandchildren, Joseph Maxie and Kevin Maxie; and great- grandchildren, Solomon Maxie and Kayleigh Maxie.