Ruth Derringer Gormley

Ruth Derringer Gormley obituary, Frankfort, KY

Ruth Derringer Gormley

Ruth Gormley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clark Legacy Center - Frankfort on Dec. 31, 2024.

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Ruth Derringer Gormley, 92, wife of the late Frank Gormley passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 30, 2024, in Bowling Green, KY. She was born in Springfield, Kentucky on August 14, 1932, to the late Chester and Etna Foster Derringer. She was a former member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Frankfort and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green. She was a loyal volunteer with The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, The American Cancer Society and the Funeral Meal Sponsorship Committee for both churches.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years Frank Flynn Gormley, her beloved grandson Chet Gormley and her brother Gene Derringer. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy (Steve) Chapman, of Canton Georgia, Anne (Dan) Mosier, of Bowling Green KY, Amy (Kevin) Croghan, of Bowling Green KY, sons, Tom (Bess) Gormley, of Nashville TN, Steve (Marilyn) Gormley, of Shelbyville KY, David (Jill) Gormley, of Bowling Green KY, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and her beloved sister in law, Lillian Derringer and niece Julie Derringer both from Frankfort KY. She was also blessed with a multitude of nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great-great nieces & nephews on the Gormley side of her large and beloved family. She cherished visits from all her family and loved playing bridge with her weekly bridge group.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2025 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Frankfort. Burial will follow in the Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior the funeral on Friday beginning at 11:00 AM.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons Jared Gormley, Justin Gormley, Will Gormley, Marshall Chapman, Ty Croghan and Jacob Mosier.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Condolences my be left at www.clarklegacycenter.com

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Jessica Pence

January 3, 2025

One of my first memories of Aunt Ruth was coming to my parents house with Uncle Frank. Him having a top hat on with a feather in it and a trench coat. Ruth greeting my brother and I with open arms , like we were one of there own kids. They came to every birthday party and event my mom had. Family was first priority. Aunt Ruth had one of the biggest hearts, i know it broke my heart when i got the news. As hard as it is to let go of someone you love so much, she is at peace with all the ones she has loved. And we will all meet and see her again one day. You will be so loved and so missed Aunt Ruth. You are a ray of sunshine for heaven, and a sweet Angel. My prayers are with all your wonderful children and grandkids, i hope they know how much you loved them and they find peace . I love you forever and always~

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