Mary Jo Ruth, a former Henryetta resident, died Sept. 13, 2023 in Gainesville, Georgia at the age of 76. Jodie was born June 14, 1947, to Harry and Jesse (Pittman) Ruth in Henryetta, the youngest of three children.
After graduating from Henryetta High School, she went to Oklahoma Baptist University and then Oklahoma State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education. She married Howard Sheward, Jr., and had two daughters, Danielle, and Courtney.
Jodie was preceded in death by her father, Harry; her mother, Jesse; her brother, Don; her niece, Tisa Lackey; and her son-in-law, Sterling Lynn.
She is survived by her two daughters, Danielle, and Courtney, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held with Reverend Dale Huckaby officiating.
Local services and arrangements have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service.