Ruth Ann Ash

Ruth Ann Ash, 84, of Mansfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on January 28, 2017. She was born July 29, 1932 in Lewis County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Isaac and Mintie (Hardeman) Enix.

On May 15, 1953, Ruth married David "Andy" Anderson Ash. Ruth was a long time member of Mansfield First Church of the Open Bible where she attended from 1952 to present. This community of faith was of great importance in her life. Ruth was a devoted Christian, wife and mother. She was a fabulous cook and homemaker and had a great sense of humor. She loved her family, immediate and extended, as well as her church family. We will miss her kindness, vibrancy and prayers.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, David Ash; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Bill Coleman of Springfield, Ohio; one son, Dwight Ash of Mansfield; and one daughter-in-law, Donna Ash of Mansfield; five grandchildren, Andrew (Kathryn) Ash, Nathaniel (Corrie) Ash, Megan Ash, Sarah Ash, and Evan (Laura) Coleman; five great-grandchildren and one due in June, Claire, Blake, Annabelle, Teddy, and Hadley. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and other family members, and friends who will sadly miss her. She is also survived by longtime friends Olive (Gilliam) Masters and Nellie (Gilliam) Walters. She became friends with Ollie and Nellie at 11 years of age and they remained best friends for the last 73 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Roger Ash; daughter-in-law, Yvonne Ash; six brothers, Woodrow Enix, Kenneth Enix, Clyde Enix, John Enix, Ivan Enix, and Bob Enix; and two sisters, Louise Enix and Mildred Stegall.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington Springmill Road. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at First Church of the Open Bible, 1150 Rayfield Drive, Mansfield with additional visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dink Porter, Pastor Bill Coleman, and Pastor Evan Coleman will conduct the service.

The family will also be observing visitation on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Gaydos Funeral Home, 159 2nd St., Vanceburg, Kentucky, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The funeral service conducted by her nephew Pastor Ronnie Enix will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Lewis County Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Open Bible.