Gardner, Ruth age 84 of Albion went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Battle Creek surrounded by her family. She was born April 19, 1934 in Elkhorn, Kentucky the daughter of Glen and Vivie (Justice) Coleman, Sr. She was united in marriage to Richard Gardner on June 22, 1972 in West Virginia and he survives. Ruth was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was employed as a custodian for Harper Creek Schools until her retirement. Ruth was preceded in death by both her parents, 2 grandchildren: Marty Hamilton, Melissa Cuykendall, brothers, David Coleman (in infancy), Robert Coleman and Glen Coleman, Jr., sister, Katherine Caudill and great-grandchild, Joshua Nickerson.
In addition to her loving husband of 46 years, Ruth also leaves to cherish her memory her children: Barbara Jo (Carl Dean) Hamilton, Carol Jean (Arnold Cuykendall) Shelton, step-children: Wendy Harvey, Scott Richard Gardner; siblings: Earl Coleman, Harold (Mary) Coleman, Bill (Negotha) Coleman, Evelene Stamper, Sue (Don) Rice, Levi (Jerri) Coleman, Odell Hannenburg, several nieces and nephews, grandchildren: Myshellia Mullins, Joseph Hamilton, Robert Hamilton, great grandchildren, Amanda Travis, Kristina Travis, Gabriella Hamilton, Randa Hamilton, Carly Hamilton, Latisha Hamilton, April Adkins; great-great grandchildren: Hailey Hamilton, Landon Hamilton, Kaylin Newsome, Kimberlyn Newsome, Damian Little, Bentley Conn, Colton Conn, Michael Conn, Aeron Conn, Lakenna Hurst, Riley Hurst, Delilah Calhoun.
The family will receive visitors at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr., Albion on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 5-7PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home Wednesday September 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Steve VanSlyke officiating. Burial will follow at Rice Creek Cemetery.
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