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Ruth Partin-Gillfillan Obituary
Ruth J. Partin-Gillfillan, age 82 of LaFollette, Tennessee formerly of Ashley passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021.
She was born on October 3, 1938, in St. Albans, West Virginia to the late Stephen and Eva (Brown) Rayburn. She was a hard worker and was especially proud of her home health care work and taking care of others.
She would meet Jim Partin while he was serving in the US Army, they were married and shared 30 wonderful years before his sad passing in 1985.
Ruth loved sitting out on her front porch visiting with family and friends watching the birds and chatting. There was always a jigsaw puzzle on the table for all to enjoy. She enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitch, working jigsaw puzzles, and bird watching. She loved her collection of Precious Moments figurines. She was firm in her Baptist faith and had been a member of several churches over the years. She took great pride in her independence. She was always straight to the point and had a great love of family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son Sam (Kathleen) Partin of Oxford, MS; grandchildren: Shon (Alisha) Partin, Sam (Brittany) Partin, Shelaine (Chris) Rogerson, Jessica (John) Bell; 4 great-grandchildren: Gage, Jada, Sam, Tyler; siblings: Frank Rayburn of Westfield, OH, Ronald (Francis) Rayburn of LaRue, OH, Betty (Bob) Feucht of Marysville, OH, Rosalee (Jim) Sharp of Marysville, OH, and Patty (Don) Madison of Mt. Victory, OH.
In addition to her parents and first husband, she was also preceded in death by her second husband of 28 years Dale Gilfillan; son Steve Partin, daughter Pansey Claiborne; siblings: Genevieve Craig Meadows, Glen Rayburn, Tom Rayburn, Chuck Rayburn, and Madeline Rayburn.
Friends may call from Noon until 2 p.m. on Friday, June 11th at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 101 Valleyside Dr. at W. William St., Delaware, Ohio 43015 where services will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Timothy Pasma officiating. Burial will take place in Fairview Memorial Park, next to her first husband.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
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CHARLOTTE RAUS
June 9, 2021
Wonderful friend and coworker at Ranco, and her beautiful Ford convertible, will miss her, always.
Catherine
June 8, 2021
Even though Ruth became my grandmother long ago when Pansy married my father and I haven seen her in years, she will always be remembered and have a place in my heart. I can remember that she made the best candies at Christmas and she was as sweet as they were❤
American Heart Association
June 8, 2021
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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11
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center101 Valleyside Dr West William St., Delaware, OH 43015
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11
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