Mrs. Ruth L Varner

Ruth Leon (Harrington) Varner, 90, of Raytown, passed September 14, 2016 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. She resided in Raytown for 65 years & Belton for 6 years. A graveside service only will be at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens at 2pm, Tuesday. For a remembrance of her life copy & paste this link into your browser, or click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi5abPZEs-M&feature=youtu.be

Ruth was born in Bonner Springs, KS, on May 31st, 1926, to Oliver K. and Doris L. (Jacka) Harrington. A member of 1st Baptist Church of Raytown for 70 years. Married Edwin D. Varner in 1946. They celebrated 61 years of marriage before his death in 2008. She is preceded in death by mother Doris & father Oliver, 3 sisters: Helen, Arlene, & Judy. She is survived by 3 children, Bruce (Charlene), David (Nancy), & Pamela, 5 g-children, Julia (John) Uridil with Evelyn (great grandchild), Paul (Britney) Varner, Greg Varner, Hannah & Joshua Walden, step granddaughter, Jennifer (Brian) Flavin with Liam & Lily (step great grandchildren), 3 step grandsons, Michael (April) Makowski with Merrick & Alana (step great grandchildren), Craig, & Brad Makowski. Ruth enjoyed camping, cooking, sewing, gardening, & canning. During WWII she wrapped bandages & helped in events to collect money for the war effort. She served in missions through her church: during the Vietnam War she wrote the enlisted continuing for about 25 years after, she was a WMU Circle Leader, Sunday School teacher (College & Career) for 40 years. She worked part-time at JC Penny and 11 years at IRS. The family requests no flowers, rather gifts to 1st Baptist Church Raytown, MO Baptist Children's Home, or City Union Mission. Condolences may be left at DW Newcomers website. (Arr.: Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133, 816-353-1218.)