Ruth Raney McAdoo

December 6, 1935 - June 29, 2020

Ruth Raney McAdoo, formerly of Clarendon, passed away in Pampa on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 84. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Ruth was born December 6, 1935 in Hedley, Texas, to Wallace and Elva Lou Aufill Raney. She grew up in Clarendon and was a graduate of Clarendon High School and Clarendon College. She was always proud of her parents farming operation 10 miles southeast of Clarendon. While living in Raton, New Mexico, she worked as a Branch manager for a bank, and had part interest in race horses. She also taught school in Amarillo and was an owner of Panhandle Productions. Ruth one time was a primary fundraiser for the Texas Paralyzed Veterans Association, and also did fundraising for many Lions Clubs. She was a charter member of the High Plains Lighthouse for the Blind, and was a board member of the Texas Counsel for the Blind. Ruth loved to travel. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Kendra Lou Johnson; and sister Ann. She is survived by a son, Rex Johnson of Clarendon; two daughters, Kristy Griffen Brandon of Amarillo and Ruthy Griffen Edens of Alma, Arkansas; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.