Ruth E. Williams, 91, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. She was born March 15, 1927 in Lima to the late Glenn W. and Margaret (Smith) Gladwell. She married her late husband, William R. Williams, on Christmas Eve following his return from the service. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary together in 2011. Ruth was devoted to her Christian faith and was an active member of First Church of the Nazarene in Lima. As a pastor’s wife for 35 years, she served her churches in many wonderful ways. She also worked for many years as a beloved care giver through private service and the Lima area Helping Hands organization. Ruth and Bill also worked within their Hover Park Neighborhood Association. This holiday season, she must be joyously celebrating our Lord and another cherished anniversary with William.
Ruth will be deeply missed by her sons, David (Rebecca) Williams of Middletown, OH and Rev. James (Cheryl) Williams of Pineville, LA; sister, Gladys Phillips; grandchildren, Jeff (Patty) Williams, Tina Bellville, Angela (Jody) Wycinski, Eric (Jen) Pyle, Matthew (Natalie) Williams, Cara Williams, and Jaimie Williams; 8 great grandchildren; many relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her oldest son, Frank Williams, 2 brothers and a sister.
Visitation will be 12-1 PM, Friday, December 7, 2018 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME, 506 N. Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45805. A funeral service will begin at 1 PM, immediately following the visitation, at the funeral home with Ruth’s son, Rev. James Williams, officiating. Graveside services will be at Bluelick Cemetery in procession from the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Ruth’s memory are suggested to First Church of the Nazarene, 300 W Elm St, Lima, OH 45801.
Online condolences can be left at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.
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