Ruthie M. Staten, 61, passed away on October 22, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness.

She was born on December 1, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Eddie Mae Staten (Gibson). She was a resident of Rock Springs for the majority of her life. 

Ruthie graduated from Rock Springs High School and later attended Western Wyoming Community College after having her daughter. She graduated with a degree in Industrial Maintenance. 

Ruthie worked for UPS as a clerk and as a pre-loader for the last 30 years and was planning to retire in the early months of 2027. She took great pride in her work and truly enjoyed helping customers.  She was dedicated and hard working with everything she did. Her work ethic was to be admired. 

Ruthie’s life revolved around her family, she was happiest when she was spending time with them, especially her grandson and her daughter. She loved cooking food for those that she loved as well reminiscing about old times with them. Ruthie also enjoyed fixing things and working out in her free time. 

Survivors include her daughter Shanieka Reese and husband Benjamin of Casper; grandson Wyatt Reese; sister Beverly Staten and nephew Lamar Yarber both of Rock Springs; as well as five loving aunts, four caring uncles, and several cousins. 

Ruthie was preceded in death by her mother Eddie Mae Staten, nephew Terence Staten, uncles Amos Gibson, Ray Gibson, R.C. Gibson, Wilbert Gibson, Milford Gibson and his wife Mary Gibson, along with her maternal grandparents, LB Gibson and Annie Mae Gibson.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held in June of 2027 with details to be announced at a later date.

Condolences for the family can be left at www.foxfh.com.