Ruth Anna (Harger) Parsley

She was born on May 30, 1930 in Elmhurst, IL, the daughter of the late William Nicholas and Edna (Bartz) Harger. On March 27, 1954 in Hamilton, Ruth married her husband of over 44 years, James “Jim” Harvey Parsley, Jr., and he preceded her in death on August 30, 1998. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and sang in the choir while attending. She also was the secretary at Immanuel Lutheran School for 40 years, retiring in 2010. Ruth is survived by her children, Diane Ruth Parsley, Beverly Parsley, Linda (Robert) Burket and Larry (Aline) Parsley; grandchildren, Amanda (Brian) Davidson, Michael (Amber) Parsley, Jamie (Nicole) Allen, Daniel Williamson, Matthew Parsley, Jason (Krystal) Landrum, Crystal (Jeff) Landrum and Kenneth (Angel) Cress; great-grandchildren, Donnie Davidson, Shanna (Steven Rogers) Davidson, Garret (Deanna) Davidson, Kia (Kendall) Young, Tiana Asbury, Grace Landrum, Desmen Myer, Dylan Oaks, Cassity Parsley, Dominique Parsley, Skyler Anna Fox and Evelyn Landrum; great-great-grandchildren, Amelia Hope Davidson and Steven James Young; and several dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; and two brothers. Visitation will be held from 10am until 12pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1285 Main Street, Hamilton. Funeral service will follow at 12pm on Tuesday at the church with Pastor Kevin Jud officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ruth’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church/School.