Mary Ruth Kirouac

Mary Ruth Frallic Kirouac, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020, at the age of 96. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, and friend. Ruth was born in Winston Salem, NC to Lonnie and Lola Wilhelm. Lonnie died at a very young age and she was raised in an orphanage. Upon graduation she moved to Baltimore, MD, where she would meet John Eugene Frallic. They married on February 26, 1943 and had two children. She and Gene traveled the world on three overseas assignments for their jobs with the Central Intelligence Agency. They retired and in 1974, they built their home on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. They had many wonderful years there, enjoying boating, cooking, entertaining, square dancing, and life on the water. Sadly, Gene passed away in 1982. She would later marry Louis Kirouac of Accokeek, MD, and they spent their years traveling between Virginia and Arizona for the winter. Louis suddenly passed away in 1994. Ruth lived at her home on the Chesapeake Bay until 2014. She spent the remainder of her years at Family Care in Marriottsville, MD. Ruth was a member of Drummondtown United Methodist Church, a 50+ year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Whirl-A-Ways, and she loved her volunteer work with the local hospice organization. She was a friend to everyone and will be greatly missed. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Frallic, second husband Louis Kirouac, daughter, Paulette Scott, and beloved miniature schnauzer, Ashley Kirouac. She is survived by her son, Preston (Terry) Frallic), step daughter, Kathleen (Clarence) Parrish, four Granddaughters she lovingly called “Grandma’s Girl’s”, Karen (Pat) Saunderson, Debi (John) Justice, Amy Scott, and Teressa (Brian) Merck; Two step grandchildren, Laura and Mike. She was “GG” to seven great grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Luke and Logan Justice, Kyle, Brooke, and Ryan Saunderson, and Keaton and Carter Merck. A Celebration of Ruth’s Life is planned at her home for close friends and family. Contributions can be made to Ruth’s favorite charity, St. Jude Research Hospital on their website, StJude.org, by selecting memorial giving and searching her name Ruth Kirouac. The family would like to express their appreciation and love for the amazing care Ruth received at Family Care of Marriottsville, MD.

Mary Ruth Kirouac

April 12, 1924 - July 10, 2020