Ruth Lavern Brandel, age 90, of Bandera, passed away August 19, 2017 at a care facility in Bandera, Texas. She was born in Tampa, FL, to Ivy and Iva Norman on January 5, 1927.\r\n\r\nShe is preceded in death by her parents. Ruth is Survived by her daughters Iva Fowler, Karen Thornton and Denise Hughes; son, Hank Fisher; brother, Richard Norman, Vernon Norman and Freddie Norman; 7 grandchildren including, Michael Fowler and wife, Paula of Bandera, Joseph Fowler of Medina and Russell Fowler of Orlando, FL; 10 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren.\r\n\r\nAt Ruth's request there will be no services.