Ruth Ellison Swain was born April 12, 1921 to Joseph Ellison and Ora Rice Ellison in Guthrie, Oklahoma. I Thessalonians 5:9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore, encouraging one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.