Ruth J. Morehead

Ruth J. (McClain) Morehead, 84, Anderson, passed away May 18, 2005 at her residence after a brief illness.

She was born February 28, 1921 in Evansville, the daughter of Charles H. and Jennie (Bates) Nienaber. She moved from Evansville to Anderson in 1955.

In 1985, she retired from Delco Remy after 12 years of service.

She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and UAW Local 662.

She is survived by five children, Earl E. “Gene” (wife, Kay) McClain of Anderson, Ronald L. “Ronnie” (wife, Patty) McClain of Anderson, Toni (husband, Pete) Cain of Middletown, Bonnie Lou (husband, Chuck) Hiday of Anderson and Becky Sue (husband, Mike) Garretson of Anderson; eight grandchildren, Laurie Stafford, Rodney McClain, Greta Martin, Bobby Cain, Brian Cain, Ruthie McClain, Larry McClain and J. J. Sandlin; several step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, Nicole Morrison, Dustin Morrison, Tina McClain, John McClain, Jon Lawson, Christina Lawson, Jake Cain, Nathan Cain, Madison McClain, Logan McClain, Mason McClain and Parker Smith; several step great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Amelia Nienaber of Evansville, Ralph and Ann Morehead of FL and Jack and Mabel Forehand of FL; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Morehead; two brothers; and one sister.

Special thanks to Dr. Carol Magee, St. John’s 6th floor staff, St. John’s Hospice, Sister Jean Marie and Father Ray Bradley.

Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Bradley officiating. Burial will be at East Maplewood Cemtery.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Riley Hospital.

Online condolences: www.brownbutzdiedring.com