Wilson, Ruth Ann (nee Applegate), 72 of Morrow, went home to be with the Lord, September 26, 2019.
Born to Dean Applegate and Agnes Bechmann (nee Fleak) on November 22, 1946, in Loveland, OH. Ruth was a 1964 graduate of Little Miami High School. She loved to sew, scrapbook, make crafts and make and send greeting cards. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and served faithfully at her church for many years in the Sunday School ministry and worked quietly behind the scenes to serve others. She was especially known for making the best chocolate chip cookies around and her "Wilson cookies" were always in high demand and quickly eaten at church and family gatherings.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Fred Fleak and Donald Applegate. Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Larry Wilson, of 56 years, five children; Douglas (Carol) Wilson, Mark (Lisa) Wilson, Mara (Randy) Jarboe, Stephen (Andrea) Wilson and Daniel (Elizabeth Allphin) Wilson, 13 grandchildren; Jordan (Kristina) Wilson, Jerrica Wilson, Sarah-Liane (Cody) Rodgers, Jaelyn Wilson, Steven Wilson, Cole (Taylor) Wilson, Jaclyn Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Ashlyn Wilson, Jenna Wilson, Alex Jarboe, Abby Jarboe and Aubrey Wilson, 6 great-grandchildren; Malachi Wilson, Noah Wilson, Thaddeus Wilson, Ryker Wilson, Ira Wilson and Gabriella Rodgers, brothers; William (Wanda) Applegate, Charles (AnnaJo) Applegate, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, from 11 AM - 1 PM with a funeral service to follow at 1 PM at Cozaddale Baptist Temple, 10632 Eltzroth Rd., Goshen, OH 45122.
Interment in Murdoch Cemetery, Hamilton TWP, OH.
Bro. Travis Burke will be the minister for Ruth's services.
Pallbearers for Ruth are: Doug Wilson, Mark Wilson, Stephen Wilson and Daniel Wilson.
Funeral Home:
Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen
1668 St. Rt. 28
Goshen, Ohio
United States 45122