Ruth Ann Maevers

Ruth Ann Maevers, 84, of Jackson passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Sept. 27, 1939, in Sedgewickville, daughter of Rusby and Gladys Seabaugh Hartle. She and Lester A. Maevers were married Jan. 12, 1958, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. They were blessed with three sons, who left a legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They had been married nearly 64 years when Lester passed away Oct. 22, 2021.

Ruth Ann attended school in Sedgewickville, until her family moved to Jackson during her sophomore year. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1957. While in high school, she worked at Rozier’s Department Store in Jackson. Later, she worked in the Cape Girardeau County Recorder’s Office in Jackson.

Ruth Ann and Lester were active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church and several community organizations. They enjoyed traveling and raising their family.

Loving survivors include her three sons, Tim (Lori) Maevers of Jackson, Jim (Deb) Maevers of Cape Girardeau and Kenny (Jane) Maevers of Sedgewickville; and eight grandchildren, Kyleigh (Anthony) Baliva, Landon (Jessica) Maevers, Trey (Catherine) Maevers, Hailey (John) Bradley, A.J. (Heather) Maevers, Shayna (Steve) Strubble, Kim (Nick) Wayland and Nick (Karen) Dequaine.

Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren, Vincent and Michael Baliva, Logan and Maddie Maevers, Collin and Caleb Hitt, Liam and Everett Maevers, Ellie, Maggie and Caroline Bradley, Emily Maevers, Felicity Maevers, Millie Struble and Evelyn Struble, and another great-grandchild expected in October; and four great-stepgrandchildren, Audrey and Gavin Dequaine and Lizzy and Diesel Wayland.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers-in-law, Norman (Lou) Maevers and Arlen (Mary Ann) Maevers; and two sisters-in-law, Mildred (Glen) Lohman and Jerlene (Wib) Hutteger

A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, and from 9:30 a.m. to service time, Wednesday, April 17, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Joshua Schmidt will conduct a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at the funeral home. Inurnment will be private at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family wishes to extend its appreciation to the staff of Villas of Jackson and Lutheran Home for the compassionate care extended to Ruth.

The family suggests that contributions be made to the Jackson Senior Center or St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Ruth’s obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.