Ruth E. Grubbs
April 15, 1929 ~ April 2, 2016
SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the First Church of the NazareneOFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Brian RogersFINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook CemeteryVISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the churchIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene Missionary Society or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana through the funeral homeTo view Ruth's memorial video, please CLICK HERERuth E. Grubbs, 86, of Hope, died at 7:27 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Miller's Merry Manor. Ruth was born April 15, 1929, in Randolph County, the daughter of Russell and Flossie Zook McClellan. Ruth was a member of the Nazarene denomination over 70 years and served in the Nazarene church ministry as pastor's wife more than 39 years. She had been employed as an LPN in the emergency room for 29 years at Bethany Hospital, Bethany, Oklahoma. She was also a member of Volunteer Services at Columbus Regional Hospital. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, cooking, entertaining, and southern gospel music. Survivors include her daughters, Kay (Rick) Shanks of Columbus and Becky (Mark) Lyle of Yukon, Oklahoma; siblings, Oliver (Mary) McClellan of Muncie, Dave (Karol) McClellan of Portland, Indiana and Jeanette (Bob) Sibery of Union City, Indiana; grandchildren, Tim (Jill) Shanks, Jennifer (James) Laymon, Jason Lyle and Katie (Aaron) Harris; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carolyn Grubbs; and a sister, Marilyn Smith.
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This is a beautiful tribute to Ruth. We didnt have the privilege of knowing her directly, but can see she was an incredible woman. From knowing her kids and grandkids, we can see she made an impression on their lives for the Lord.
To Kay and Becky and families: Sister Grubbs was a great encourager and my first choir director. May God greatly comfort you in this time of her homegoing.
Sorry for your loss I am greatful to have known Ruth she will be greatly missed
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of the sweetest ladys Ive ever known, loved to visit with her. She was a great friend to my mom and mom loved having her for a room mate. Im sure they are happy to see each other and are having a celebration in heaven. So sorry I had to miss her funeral. Love, Martha
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What a joy to have worked with Ruthie @ Bethany Hospital ! She was always positive and upbeat and had a tremendous capacity for humor, She and I lost touch when she moved to Indiana but She was on my mind today so I am sure she is still touching lives.