Ruth Ann Carter (Gajeski)

A visitation is planned for Saturday, August 31st from 12pm to 2pm at Weerts Funeral Home, 3625 Jersey Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA. Memorials may be made to Handicapped Development Center (HDC). Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.

Ruth was born on March 8th 1939 to Charles and Ruth (Bratcher) Carter in Gainesville, MO. She was married on March 19th 1969 to Lawrence Gajeski. Ruth was a wonderful mother who dedicated her life to her 5 children, Tonya, Sonya, Larry, Brooke, and Brandon. She also enjoyed spending time with family and singing country music; she was especially fond of the voice of Elvis Presley.

Those left to cherish her memory are Lawrence Gajeski Sr., Davenport; children, Larry Gajeski, Davenport, Brooke Gajeski, Louisville, KY, Brandon Carter, Louisville, KY; grandchildren; Tyler Gajeski, Phoenix AZ, Max Gajeski, Phoenix AZ, Joseph Rogers, Louisville, KY, Samuel Rico, Jeffersonville, IN and sister Wanda Renfroe, Glendale, AZ.

She was preceded in death by her daughters Tonya Frost & Sonya Carpenter, 4 sisters (Bobby, Carol, Sharon, Rose) and brother (Charles).