Ruth Henderson Mowday

Ruth Henderson Mowday, 87, of Westwood, wife of Raymond C. Mowday, passed away on July 14, 2014 at the Harrison Senior Living in Christiana.  They celebrated 67 years of marriage in June.

Born in Coatesville, she was the youngest daughter of Eva B. and Robert Henderson and lived in the Coatesville area all her life.  She graduated in 1944 from Scott Senior High School.  She was a member of the former Coatesville Presbyterian Church.

She was a life member of the Westwood Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, the West End Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and the Brandywine Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Bruce E. Mowday of Downingtown, Barry L. Mowday of Williamsburg, VA and one daughter, Bonnie Rae wife of Walter Miller of Atglen.  Ruth has four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Ruth lost one son during childbirth and was predeceased by six brothers and three sisters.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In her memory, donations may be made to the Coatesville Public Library, 501 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320.

Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com