Ruth Dunaway

Ruth Marie Atkins Dunaway, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Born on June 25, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Earl Curtis Atkins, Sr., & Anna L. Jaynes Atkins.

Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She will be remembered for her love, kindness, and the many cherished memories she created with those closest to her.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, crafting, and reading her Bible faithfully every day. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her three children: Diane White and her husband, Bill, of French Creek; Bill Dunaway and his wife, Cheryl, of Fairmont; and Jeanette Dunaway of Morgantown; her granddaughters, Trudy Ward and her husband, Creed, of Volga, and Amanda Scardina and husband Tony of Clarksburg; her great-grandchildren, Quill Ward and his wife, Robin, Ike Ward and his wife, Cassondra, Ivy Ward and fiance Nathaniel, and Andy Huff and fiancée Kayla and Alexandra Huff; her great-great-grandchildren, Paityn, Sallie, Scarlett, Decan, and Ira Ward; her brother Ray Atkins and companion Linda of Morgantown; her numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Glenn "Sonny" Dunaway, and brother, Earl C. 'Bud' Atkins and wife Betty Jo, sister, Doris Cunningham and husband Bob, sister-in-law, Brenda Atkins and nephews, Richard Atkins and Eddie AtkinsThe family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Morgantown Hospice, especially Diana, Grace, Sarah, Marley, Veronica and Sierra for their compassionate care and support shown during Ruth's final days.

Friends and family will gather at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home, 10 S. High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 4-8 PM and again on Thursday from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM with Pastor Rich Schimansky officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Ruth’s family invites those wishing to honor her memory to consider donating a SuperEar personal amplifier—the device that gave Ruth the priceless gift of hearing and communication with loved ones in her final days. SuperEar can be ordered directly from Amazon here. Donations may be shipped directly to Morgantown Hospice, 3596 Collins Ferry Road, Suite 250, Morgantown, WV  26505, so that others may experience that same comfort and connection.