Ruth Nevin

1926 - 2016

Born Ruth Adeline Carson on February 13, 1926 in Baltimore, MD to the late William and Minnie Carson (nee Gosewisch). A resident of Glen Burnie for many years she served as the Principal Secretary at Corkran Junior High School. She was the matriarch of the Glen Burnie Vol. Fire. Dept., a charter member and past president of the Ferndale Community Club and member of the Pitch League. Ruth enjoyed casino trips, playing cards, watching the Orioles and was an avid Peyton Manning fan. She was also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Nevin, Sr., her daughter, Sharon L. Carter, brother Ralph V. Carson, sister Grace Stivers and grandson Anthony Brownlee. Mrs. Nevin is survived by her son Thomas Nevin, Jr. and his wife, Debbie of Glen Burnie, daughters Patricia A. Hagedorn and her husband, William of Millersville and Barbara A. Gilbert and her husband, Timothy of Wilmington, DE, 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She passed away peacefully in her home on February 9, surrounded by her family. Family and friends may call at the KIRKLEY-RUDDICK FUNERAL HOME, PA. 421 Crain Highway, SE on Wednesday and Thursday, 3-5 & 7-9pm. Funeral service Friday, 11am at the funeral home. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake and/or Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Department. For further information and/or to post condolences, please visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com.