Garner, Ruth E.
Age 85, of Canton died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in Legends Care Center following an extended illness. Born February 14, 1924 in Wheeling, WV. to the late George F. and Florence E. (Bennett) Crumley. She was a Canton area resident most of her life and a 1942 graduate of Canton Township High School. Ruth was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Class of 1942 Lunch Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard N. Garner in 2007; an infant son, Ronald Lee Garner; two brothers, Edwin and Willard Crumley. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Shirley Garner of Perry Twp, Dan and Diane Garner of Louisville; one daughter, Lori Garner of Canton; four grandchildren and spouses, Richard and Dianah Garner, Lisa Garner, Krista and John Burchett, Kimberly Vandine; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Janine Janowicz and the staff at the Legends Care Center. Funeral services will be Friday, April 10, 2009 at 10:00 am in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on South Cleveland Ave. with Pastor Ruthann Bosley officiating. Interment in Melscheimer Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6 - 8 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 7344 Ridge Ave. S.E., East Sparta, OH. 44626.
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