"Please accept my family's heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in fond memories, and The Almighty God's promise in the Bible, to restore those asleep in death to perfect life on a paradise Earth."
In loving memory of
Ruth Elaine Mills
March 15, 1929 - February 23, 2016
The child of homesteaders and born on the plains of Colorado on March 15, 1929, Ruth Elaine Helderman Mills passed away on February 23rd, 2016 surrounded by family. Her early years were spent on the family sheep ranch. On January 4th, 1947 she married Clarence Alfred Mills who passed away on September 25, 1988. Their early marriage was spent in eastern Colorado tending their dairy farm. In 1953, they moved to Indiana where Ruth spent the rest of her life. From that union were born three daughters, Donna Mills Reedy Everett (Arlen) of Marietta, GA; Sharon Mills Ashmore (Wayne) of Pensacola, FL ; Debra Mills Woody (Jim). Ruth was a member of the Glendale Eastern Star , Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, and various other church and social organizations. The role she remained most proud of was as mother, grandmother and friend. Preceding her in death were her parents, Maitland and Mavis (Leao) Helderman, her husband, her daughter, Debbie Woody, her brother, Emery Helderman and sister, Alice Helderman Sharp. In addition to her two surviving daughters, she leaves five grandchildren, Mark V. Reedy of Gainesville, GA.; Allyson Ashmore Hale (Tripp) of Pensacola, FL.; Lindsey Ashmore Aune (Ben) of Celina, TX.; Joshua Woody of Newburgh, IN., and Katrina Woody of Marietta, GA and five great-grandchildren. A celebration of Ruth's life will be Saturday at 1pm at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Washington. Friends may call at Ed Lee Mortuary in Washington on Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm, or from noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Alfordsville Community Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Wesley UMC, 1115 McCormick Ave., Washington, IN 47501 or the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968.
Tributes
"My mother and step-father (Edrea & Charlie Case) thought the world of Clarence and Ruth. She was indeed a very sweet lady. My sincere condolences to the daughters. St. Pete will be getting a great addition to his team in heaven. Tony Wilson Falls Church, VA & Tampa, FL"
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"Margaret Hawkins (Hedspeth) & Roger Hedspeth with love. purchased the Sweet Solace Spray for the family of Ruth Elaine Mills."
"Rest now Ruth with those you love who have gone on before you. You've had a hard life with many losses and many tears shed. You were fortunate to have support from your daughters who love you, and from your many friends. I've thought of you often and have hoped that I could have your courage, tenacity and your true grit as my "Wheel Turns". May you dwell in Light and Love, and I know you are, dear one. My Love to You Always, Margaret"
"You have metamorphosed from a chrysalis into a butterfly......Margaret"