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Ruth Ruffner Obituary

RUFFNER Ruth Ann Ruffner, age 58, passed away October 23, 2005 at her residence. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Margaret Davis. Survived by husband of over 20 years, Kenneth Ruffner, Sr.; children Sherry Johnson, Robert "Bob" Williams; grandchildren, Scott, Robby, and Miranda Johnson; great-grandchildren, Robert Johnson; brothers, Joseph, Roger Davis; sisters, Marie Rinehart, Donna Steele, Linda Nelson, Vickie Davis, Debra Mintern; mother-in-law, Norma Ruffner; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Friends may call JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Rev. G.A. Haubrich officiating. Interment Wesley Chapel.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 24, 2005.

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Karen Wells

October 20, 2021

Well it´s has been a few years now.Ruth is still in our hearts. Ever time I pass her home I think of her. How I wish she were still her to help me now with my grandchildren. We love and miss you Ruth.

Mandi Turner

October 25, 2005

I am Ruth's nephew Josh Dishman's girlfriend and also an aqquaintance of her grandsons Robby & Scott. I never got the chance to meet her but i heard nothing but wonderful things about her. I knew she meant alot to everyone. I wish I would have had the chance to meet her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Karen Wells

October 24, 2005

Ruth - You have been a very important person in my life. You have been there for me in some of the toughest times of my life. I could always depend on you. You helped in raising my kids. You will always be a part of our lives. We will always love and miss you. Karen Wells and Family

Shelly Jewett

October 24, 2005

Our prayers are with your family. Ruth was like a second mother to Randi and Kristin when she babysat them. We will never forget her.

Tom & Ann Ruffner

October 24, 2005

Our prayers are with you.

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