Ruth 1 - A declaration of obedience to Torah and proclaims her desire to be a part of Israel. 2017

Ruth 1:16
But Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.

The faithfulness of Naomi was witnessed by her daughters-in-law and especially by Ruth. Apparently her desire to be among Israel and to follow Elohim made a strong impression on Ruth. Ruth makes a declaration of obedience. She proclaims her desire to be a part of Israel and for Elohim to be her Elohim. By saying she wants to be a part of Israel and to Elohim, she is saying she will be obedient to the Torah of Elohim also.

Ruth 1:19
So they both went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came about when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was stirred because of them, and the women said, "Is this Naomi?"

It would appear that Naomi was well known and highly respected in Bethlehem. The text states that all the city was stirred because of her return. Elimelech was apparently held in high esteem.