Funeral services for Ruth Rouse, 90, were held on July 14, at Wilson – Orwosky Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rouse died on July 9, 2026, in Sulphur Springs. She was born on September 5, 1935, to Orville and Maxine Hooker in Kokomo, Indiana.
She worked for Disney for 25 years, shaping magical experiences for countless families and helping to open Animal Kingdom at Disney World. She later worked for Disney Cruise lines.
She worked tirelessly to raise her son, John, on her own. She took great pride in this accomplishment and considered him her proudest achievement, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved the Lord and her church in Florida, and she read her Bible every day, until she was no longer able to.
Mrs. Rouse is survived by her son, John Rouse and wife Janice; grandchildren, John Rouse and wife, Corbin, and Jill Smith and husband Hunter; great-grandchildren, Darbi Jae, Tucker James, Charles Jackson, John Oliver; cousin, Diana, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; great-granddaughter, Raylee Jo; brothers, Ralph, Richard and Larry; and sister, Janet.