Ruth Taylor


Ruth Taylor, 91 of Richwood, died early Thursday morning September 15, 2022 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital.

She was born December 3, 1930 in Radcliff to the late Charles and Elda (Cooper) Riley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William B. Taylor, they were married January 26, 1955 in Prospect and he died January 8, 2009. She was also predeceased by a grandson, Evan Taylor and two sisters, Norma Warren and Dora Bishop.

Ruth was a 1949 graduate of the Prospect High School where she had been a cheerleader. She was a longtime active member of the Prospect United Methodist Church.
She was true farmwife, helping out wherever needed. Ruth enjoyed caring for her flowers and garden, but most importantly, taking care of her family.

Surviving are her sons, Gary (Omaira) Taylor of Richwood and Terry (Susie) Taylor of West Jefferson
Grandsons, Blake, Jeremy, Philip and Derek

Funeral services will be held Tuesday September 20, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery, Jeff Evans will officate.
Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 6 Prospect, Ohio 43342

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com


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