Ruth Ann Gatton

Ruth Ann Gatton, 70, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Sudlersville, MD, passed away on May 30, 2015 at her home. Born on August 1, 1944 in Galena, MD, she was the daughter of Evelyn Roe of Sudlersville, MD, and the late Walter Roe. Ruth was the loving wife of the late Steve A. Gatton, Sr, who she married on April 25, 1970 in Worton, MD, and whom preceded her in death on October 4, 2013. Ruth is survived by her children: Steve Gatton Jr. (Chrissy) of Hollywood, MD, Dale Gatton (Becky) of Lusby, MD, and 3 grandchildren: Alex Gatton, Jocelyn Gatton, and Devon Gatton. Siblings: Nancy Lister of Church Hill, MD, and Walter Roe, Jr. of Sudlersville, MD. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Roe of Sudlersville, MD. Ruth graduated from Maryland School for the Deaf in 1963, and moved from Kent County, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD in April 1970. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker. Ruth enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family, walking the farm, and picking hopps with Jeff. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD, with a Funeral Service at 11:00 Am in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenn Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Steve Gatton, Jr., Dale Gatton, Steve Gatton, III (Alex), Jocelyn Gatton, Vic Demko, and Jeff Venendaal. Honorary Pallbearers will be Devin Gatton. Contributions can be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.