Rachel May Ruth

rachel ruth

August 8, 1980 ~ January 25, 2026

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Rachel May Ruth, 45, of Danville, Kentucky, passed away on January 25, 2026, after a brief and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Rachel was born on August 8, 1980. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend whose vibrant spirit touched everyone she encountered.

Rachel graduated from Garrard County High School and attended both Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky. She dedicated more than 20 years to Rack Room Shoes, beginning her career as a sales associate and working her way up to District Manager. She was deeply respected for her leadership, strong work ethic, and the care she showed to both customers and colleagues. Rachel loved nothing more than watching Survivor with Damaris or enjoying a good afternoon nap.

Rachel was a member of Gunns Chapel Church in Buckeye, Kentucky.

She is survived by her husband, Ben Ruth; her daughter, Damaris Ruth; her parents, Mark and Sharon May; her sisters, Samantha (Jeremy) Miller and Lesley (Peter) Berglar; and her nephews, Hagen and Mercer. Her extended family of in-laws, Bill and Kathy Ruth, Brian (Megan) Ruth, Liz (Austin) Shearer, Halee, Ayden, and Emma.

Rachel was fierce, sharp-minded, and deeply loyal to the people and things she loved. Above all else, her greatest joy and purpose was being a mother to her daughter.

A funeral service to celebrate Rachel’s life will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Bob Baker and Dr. Glen Spann officiating. Visitation will be 4 -7 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Bellevue Cemetery in Danville, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the Ben and Damaris Ruth Love Fund https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/support-for-ben-and-damaris-ruth/15357/ or Danville-Boyle County Humane Society in Rachel’s memory.

Services

Visitation: February 3, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
339 W. Lexington Ave.
Danville, Kentucky 40422

https://www.lexingtonavenue.org/

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Funeral Service: February 4, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
339 W. Lexington Ave.
Danville, Kentucky 40422

https://www.lexingtonavenue.org/

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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Rachel May Ruth 's name.

Danville-Boyle Co. Humane Society

PO Box 487

Danville,

KY

40423

www.dbchs.org

Support for Ben and Damaris Ruth

318 W. Broadway

Danville,

KY

40422

www.tmcfunding.com

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  8. I was so sorry and saddened to hear of Rachel’s passing. I’ve been praying for the families since I heard. 🙏

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  9. My heart just broke when I saw the post about Rachel’s passing. I didn’t know she was sick. I do know that she fought the whole way. She was always a fighter and competitor. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone that Rachel held close to her heart. Rest Easy my dear friend. You were always a wonderful person and I personally am blessed to be able to have you as a friend.

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  10. So sorry for your loss prayers for her families We will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts!💔

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  13. Sharon and Mark my heart breaks for you and all of Rachel’s family. I pray for you during this very difficult time. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

    Joy Renfro

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  17. Sharon, Mark, Leslie and Sam — I am so deeply sorry to hear this. I wish I had words to ease the incredible pain I know you’re feeling. I smiled every time I thought of Rachel; she was such a bright, loving soul. Please take care. Sending you so much love and comfort. ❤️

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  22. So sorry for the loss of your precious Rachel… always smiling and ready to help. I taught her in middle school and so enjoyed teaching students like her. Love and prayers!

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  28. I am so sad and truly devastated to hear about Rachel. I loved her so much. My memories of her will always be of our softball and basketball days together. Proms. Spring breaks. Not a care in the world. She was so kind. Loving. My heart truly goes out to her family. Her sisters. Her husband. Her daughter. Praying for peace for you all. She was incredible.

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  32. The one I should of never let get away. Often reminded by my father of this lol. I can remember so many of Rachel’s first…. first day of college at UK, first day at work at Rac Room, which anyone that knew Rachel knew this was a job that matched her perfectly . Man did she love shoes. I could go on and on . My heart goes out to her family and she’s sure got a good strong family at that…. Mark ,Sharon,Leslie, and Samantha my condolences.God sure got a good one with this one came knocking. That im certain of.

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  34. Rachel was a sweet and super smart young lady. I loved teaching her and her sisters. Words can’t express the sympathy I have for her family, especially Sharon with whom I worked at GMS. ❤️I love all of you so much and you will continue to be in our prayers!❤️🙏

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  38. God be with your family in your time of
    Sorrow. Praying for peace and comfort.
    Donna Murrell and family.

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  40. Mark and Sharon, there are no words to comfort the pain in your hearts. Know that we are praying for all of you. We love you all.

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  42. Mark, Sharon,Leslie, Sam and all the family. My heart is broken with yours. I can’t even express how sorry I am. She was amazing. I am blessed to have so many fun memories of our families together all those years. Praying for you all and her husband and daughter. Please know we are here if you need us. Love the Preston Families and the Domidion’s.

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  45. I’m so thankful to have met Rachel and Ben. I’m grateful I got to care for Rachel. I’m so sorry and continued prayers for Ben and their daughter, Damaris and the rest of her family!

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  46. To Lesley, and the rest of the family…we are praying for all of you and saddened to hear of Rachel’s passing. May God comfort all of you and bring peace to your hearts at this time and for years to come.

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