Ruth Thivener, age 91, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Gallipolis, passed away after a brief illness on Friday morning April 1, 2011 in Grove City, Ohio.
She was born on May 25, 1919 in Pomeroy, Ohio to the late Reese and Ethel Keeton West. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her Husband of 58 years Howard Thivener, l Brother, and by 5 Sisters.

Ruth was a beauty operator for over 50 years in Gallipolis and she was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by 2 Daughters, Sharon (Jerry) Neal of Grove City, Ohio, and Candie (Johnny) Hood of Orlando, Florida; 7 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren; and by one Great Great Grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday April 4, 2011 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Neal and Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 11:00 A.M. until time of service.
The Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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