Sophie Ruth Ferguson age 89 of Lincoln, Nebraska died on Friday, April 22, 2011 in Lincoln.  She was born on February 17, 1922 in Chadron, Nebraska to Vellure and Nella Weaver.  She married Richard Donald Ferguson, who preceded her in death.

Ruth is survived by her brother, Wayne Weaver of Sidney, Nebraska; Sister, Patricia Beeken of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Children, Steve and Heather Rohde of Fox Lake, Illinois; Robert and Laura Ferguson of El Paso, Texas; Shan and Karie Ferguson of Rising City, Nebraska; grandchildren, Russell and Teri Ferguson of Lincoln; Frank and Jessie Felde, Jr of Gilbert, Arizona; Gabriel Rohde of Schaumburg, Illinois; Robert Ferguson, Jr of El Paso, Texas; Amanda Ferguson of El Paso, Texas; Brandon Ferguson of Rising City, Nebraska; Elena Ferguson of Rising City, Nebraska; 8 great-grandchildern.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Kathryn Ferguson; daughter, Robin Felde; brother, Ole Weaver; sister, Lylus Linden.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Wyuka Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.