Ruth Maurine (Pettigrew) Leedom
October 6, 1916 to February 1, 2012
Ruth Maurine (Pettigrew) Leedom, age 95, of Anderson died February 1, 2012 at Keystone Woods Assisted Living following an extended illness.
Ruth was born on October 6, 1916 in Anderson to Vier and Bertha (Swinford) Pettigrew.
She retired in 1977 after 20 years at Warner Press and was affiliated with the Church of God.
She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; going to Lake George; her retirement in Florida for 23 years; watching sports, puzzles, playing cards, reading and laughing. She loved animals especially her cat, "Lily".
She is survived by her 4 children: Renee Ginley of Anderson; Cynthia (Tom) Williams of Huntsville, AL; Charles (Aino) Leedom of Falls Church, VA; and Sherry Barker of Indianapolis; her grandchildren: Lisa (Rob) Spaulding; Ty (Robin) Ginley; Lonnie (Lance) Carpenter; Pat (Janet) Ginley; Leslie (Bob) Wilson; Libby (Marc) Scharnowske; Laura Smith; Alisha (Joe) Provenzano; Amber (Mike) Lawson; Robert Williams; Kira, Erik & Andrew Leedom; Emily (Josh) Krueger; Amy Barker and Hillary (Jamison) Downs; her great grandchildren: Eli (Ashley), Elise (Gerald), Ethan, Evan, Logan, Luke, Layne, Nathan, Natalie, Gray, Greer, Ian, Nigel, Zoë, Samantha, Ty, Tanner and Sierra; her great great grandchildren: Grace, Bennett, and expecting the arrival of a 3rd this year and her special friend Ferneva Perkins of Anderson; brothers-in-law: Everett Leedom; Tom Marvel; sister-in-law Phyllis Leedom and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents; brothers Guy, John, Rex and Joe and sisters Mae and Marybelle
A celebration of her life will take place at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be given to Madison County Humane Society.
E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].