Ruth Huffman

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July 29, 1937 ~ February 11, 2021

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Our beloved Melba “Ruth” Lay Huffman, the daughter of Arnold Thomas Lay and Cleo Litton Lay. The wife of Horace Huffman for 68 years. Sister of Maynard Lay (deceased) James Lay, Gerald Lay, Carol Lay Montgomery Hasty and Bill Lay. The mother of Wesley Huffman Jr (Joan Huffman), Lona Spigle-West (Wesley West). The grandmother of Nathan (Lauren) Spigle, Gentry Spigle, Gary (Amanda) Spigle, Cristy Whitaker, Leslie Ann (Nathan) Mayes and Zack (Jaclyn) West.  Great grandmother of Smith Spigle, Sawyer Mayes, Damon Spigle, Jocelyn Spigle, Carrisa Whitaker, Clayton Whitaker, Juliet Brummett, Emily West, Hailey King, Kenzie King. She loved her family and put everyone else first, especially her faith and devotion for God. Ruth graduated from Danville High School and College of Nursing. She worked at Kentucky State Hospital, Ephraim McDowell Medical House, Friendship Fellowship, Garrard Memorial Hospital, was President of Ky Nurses Association. Graduated from Real Estate School and worked at Doc Owens Realty, Hays & Hendricks Realty, and Hendricks and Hendricks Realty. She is a member of First Church of God, Harrodsburg Road, Danville Kentucky. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at First Church of God, Harrodsburg Road. Rev Kevin Cummins will officiate. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at First Church of God. Memorial donations are suggested to First Church of God. The online guestbook and our Hugs From Home program are available at www.stithcares.com.   Visitation:  11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at First Church of God. Funeral service:  1 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at First Church of God, Harrodsburg Road.

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  13. Ruth Huffman was my mother-in-law for over 35 years. I’m so thankful that God placed me in her life. She was so sweet, thoughtful, caring, considerate, smart, always thinking of others first, great wife, mom, daughter, sister, in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and so much more. In her later years it was hard for her to get around, but she always made sure she didn’t miss any occasion where she could be surrounded by her loving family. I could not have looked the world over and found a better mother-in-law. She was a wonderful mother to my husband Wes, a wonderful grandmother to our daughter Leslie Anne, and a wonderful great grandmother to our grandson Sawyer. She will be greatly missed my many. Rest In Peace sweet lady and tell our precious Jesus that we love him. ❤️

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  21. A great friend, a great lady. Ruth you will be missed greatly, this world was a better place with you in it. Ruth was one of our best friends for many, many years. We have so many great memories with Ruth and Horace, it\’s hard to pick one, but one of our favorites is back when the Dallas TV show was on, remember JR< Bobby, Sue Ellen etc. We used to get together every Friday night to watch the series and enjoy Pena-Coladas, we had so much fun together. One year the Board of Realtors built a float using the theme \"DALLAS\" We won the competition that year. Horace had a Black Caddy we pulled the float with , we had a ball! Thank You Ruth for being such a GREAT Friend to us.

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  23. Ruth was a wonderful person, loved by all. We will all miss her for her smile and her very sweet temperament. Our condolences to the entire family. She fought a valiant fight but is now Resting in Peace in her Loard\’s arms.

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  27. Oh my beautiful Ruthie. I wanted you to live forever. You were like a second Mom all my life. You will be so missed by so many. I’m Thankful you all got together this past year. What a blessing to be with your family in Heaven. Hey, maybe the Wildcats are having a winning season in Heaven. Love you

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  30. Wes, Joan & Leslie I was saddened to learn of another loss in your family. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and in my heart as you say goodbye to another parent. May you be comforted with wonderful family memories. Bess Marshall

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  32. My Beautiful Aunt Ruthie, what a footprint you left on this earth. So Many people loved and adored you, the sunshine in our life with your beautiful smile and a heart of Joy and Love, we are all better people for having known you. An inspiration to us all to be thoughtful, kind and Thankful, a reminder to love one another and to love our God. May you be in the arms of the Angels.

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