Ruth Ann Finley

Mrs. Finley was born January 30th, 1939, in Wayne County, WV, and was the daughter of the late Wendell and Irene Hatten. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, MAJ, USA (Ret) Dennis K. Finley. She is survived by her son, James Finley and wife Lori Finley of Mansfield, TX, and daughter, Susan Finley Thomas and MAJ,USA (Ret) Jason Thomas of Arlington, VA; five grandsons, Clayton Finley, Benjamin Finley, Carter Finley, Nathan Thomas, Cullen Thomas; a brother, James Hatten and wife June of Kenova, WV; a sister, Barbara Gibson and husband Robert of Vandalia, OH; a sister, Brenda Staley and husband Gary of Kenova, WV, a sister-in-law, Donna Edgar of Huntington, WV; numerous nieces and nephews, and many lifelong and loyal friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Hatten; a sister, Irma Louise Hatten; her in-laws Edgar and Doris Finley, and her brother-in-law and sister-in- law, Dale and Judy Finley.

Mrs. Finley spent 20+ years as a proud Army wife, living and traveling around the world. Her professional life was spent as a legal secretary in several states. She was an avid volunteer and committee member for many years, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home. A memorial service and burial will follow in Kenova, WV.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Finley family.

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.