Ruth N. Dailey

Ruth N. Dailey, 94, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born on December 8, 1924 in Cass County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Miles and Elizabeth (Adams) Kincaid. She worked as an office manager at Hower Tool before retiring in 1984. She was a member at Ossian United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a Sunday school teacher. She was a former treasurer of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Red Hat Ladies and the Wells County Home Extension Club. She enjoyed spending her time volunteering and being with friends and family. Surviving family include her daughters, Bonnie (Barry) Trenary, Rita (Mike) Ludwig, Becky (Jim) Sherlock; stepchildren, Karen (Tom) Purkhiser, Rex (Linda) Dailey, Bruce (Madon) Dailey; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, and five step great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by her first husband, Brooks Heckley; second husband, James Dailey; five sisters, and two brothers. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill St., Ossian with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Memorials may be made to Roanoke Baptist Church or Visiting Nurse.