Ruth Hilde Craig

December 25, 1938 - March 23, 2020

Ruth H. Craig, 81, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 23, 2020 in Houston, TX surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born to the late Alexander Konrad Klyssek and Maria Thekla Klyssek (Strauss) in Kitzingen, Germany on December 25, 1938. Ruth was very loving and loyal to her family and friends. She always wanted to be around them every chance she had. She also couldn’t help to have a sense of humor, and play jokes on everyone. Ruth spent her earlier years in Kitzingen and graduated from high school in Kitzingen. In Kitzingen, Ruth met Ron Craig while he served in the US Airforce. Ruth came to USA in 1961 settling down in Amarillo, TX and becoming a US citizen in the 70s. She worked as an Orthodontic Assistant and a Teachers Aid in Amarillo Public School. They moved to Houston, TX in 1992. Apart from spending a lot of time with family, Ruth enjoyed the simple things of life such as gardening, YMCA, cooking, tanning, shopping, painting and spoiling her poodle, Coco. Ruth was extremely loving and devoted to her husband for 60 years Ron M. Craig and three children, Patrick Craig and his wife Tammie of Tomball, TX, son Kurt Craig and his wife Daniele Teyssandier of Houston, TX and daughter Suzy Ward and her husband, Mark of Spring TX. Ruth was also a proud grandmother (Omi) to Krystin Scott, Kacy Craig and Taylor Craig and great grandma to Peyton Scott, Stella Craig, and Maggie Craig. She is also survived by several brother and sister-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19 virus an intimate service will be held for family only at this time. When it is safe to have larger gatherings, we will hold a remembrance of life with family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Dementia Society of America would be appreciated. The Addison family and staff extend their condolences to the Craig family.