Ruth “Louise” Wasserman passed away on October 9, 2024, at 7:22 pm. Louise was born in Lego, West VA but spent her entire adult life in Newport News, VA. Louise is preceded in death by her mother Margaret O’Donnell, her father Page Stump, sister Shirley Hannah and brother Charles Stump.
Louise is survived by her daughter Sheila and son David.
In the last years of her life, she was supported and cared for by her nephew Michael Monroe, his wife Donna and her neighbor, best friend and daily caregiver, Susan Courtney. Until her last breath, Louise expressed her love for her longtime companion, Alec Gaines.
There will be no service held. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to www.vacremationsociety.com