Ruth Ann Thompson

Ruth Ann Thompson obituary, Columbus, OH

Ruth Ann Thompson

Ruth Thompson Obituary

Visit the O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Ruth Ann (Byers) Thompson 87, went to be with our Lord Thursday January 23, 2025. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Marvin Ray Thompson. Ruth and Ray spent a lot of time with their many nieces and nephews, going with them to ball games, bowling, and school events. Ruth is preceded in death by her best friend and sister Joan (Buck) Stewart; siblings, John (Faye) Byers, Rex and Ray Byers; brother-n- law, Roger (Diane) Kelly; her parents, Gilbert and Ruth Marie Byers and step mother, Wanda Byers. Her living siblings are Gilbert (Phyllis) Byers, Phillip (Terri) Byers and Diane Kelly. She will be greatly missed. Visitation is Tuesday January 28, 2025 from 5-8 pm and Wednesday 10 am until time of service at 11:00 am at the O. R. WOODYARD COMPANY CHAPEL 1346 South High Street Columbus, OH 43207. Interment to follow in Franklin Hills Memory Gardens 5802 Elder Rd Canal Winchester, OH 43110
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