In Memory of

Ruenell

Studyvin

Obituary for Ruenell Studyvin

Vera "Ruenell" Studyvin, 87, passed away August 15, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, August 19 at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS. From 5-8 pm. Services will be held at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N Buckner St. in Derby on Saturday, August 20 at 2:00 pm. Graveside services to follow at El Paso Cemetery in Derby.

Ruenell was born on October 9, 1934 in Witt Springs, AR to Raymon and Lena Compton. After graduating from high school she was persuaded to move to Wichita, KS by her teacher to further her education. She attended a Business school in Wichita. She met her husband Clarence and they married on August 7, 1954. She retired from Pioneer Materials, Inc. as Credit Manager after 30 years.

Her hobbies included her family, which she loved fiercely, her yearly flower gardens, crocheting, quilting and reading.
Ruenell is survived by her three siblings Shirley Wolfe of CA, Betty Enright-Wichita, Leon (Mary Lou) Valley Center; daughter Gwen Studyvin, son Rickey Sr. (Julie) Studyvin; and grandchildren, Jenny Smith, Rickey Jr. (Katy), Thomas (Krystal), Scott (Belle) and Amy Studyvin. She had 10 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clarence; father and mother Raymon and Lena Compton. She loved her many nieces and nephews and their children which were always in her thoughts.

If you wish to make a donation in her name, please consider Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N Buckner St., Derby, KS.
Your life was our blessing and you will never be forgotten.