Obituary of Nancy E. Ruth

Nancy E. Ruth, 80, of Summerfield, FL (formerly of Detroit, MI) passed away peacefully on May 12, 2018 with her daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter at her side.

She is survived by her sons, Mark Ruth of Summerfield, FL and Carl Ruth of Michigan and daughters, Donna (Jerry) Calhoun of Oklahoma and   Renee (Stephen) Jandura of Summerfield, FL; eight grandchildren: Christeenia, Michael, Mary, Oliva, Zac, Sam, Alicia and Rebecca; 13 great grandchildren; one brother, John Fowler of Michigan. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Donald Ruth; son, Ronald; Parents Clay and Agra Fowler; in laws Burt and Josephine; and many other loved ones.  Nancy retired after being a bookkeeper for her entire adult life.  She has always been a devout Lutheran and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for over 20 years.  Nancy will be remembered for her strength, love of her family, faith and her way of just making people laugh.

A Celebration of Life service with Pastor Dan Kelm will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Road, Belleview, FL 34420.  Friends may call from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com.