Ruth Esther King

Ruth Esther King, 101, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at River Terrace Retirement Community. She was born August 21, 1922 in Westfield, Indiana, daughter to the late Ludovic Leonard and Hazel (Tomlinson) Hill. Ruth received her Bachelor's degree from Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN and her Master's degree from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Ruth worked as an elementary school teacher for 28 and 1/2 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and Order of the Eastern Star, Macy, Indiana. Surviving are her son, Leonard Lloyd (Marjorie) King of Ossian; five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; and niece, Frieda Jane Oncen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Norris Lloyd King in 2009; daughter, Sara A. Cox; brother, Hershel Hill; and sister, Rev. Edith Bruner. Gathering and visitation will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ossian United Methodist Church, 201 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana 46777 with Ruth’s funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial will be on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Stilesville Cemetery, 3944 West County Road 900 South, Stilesville, Indiana 46180. Please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com to leave condolences.