Ruth Lynch

Ruth J. (Wilson) Lynch, age 88, of Monroe, MI passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living Center in Lambertville, MI. Ruth was born January 31, 1921 in Speedwell, TN the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Love (Hall) Wilson. Ruth was a graduate of Powell Valley High School in Speedwell. She later went on to attend Business College and on August 19, 1966 Ruth earned her degree in clerical skills through a development and training program administered by Manpower. On July 29, 1940 in Tennessee Ruth married her beloved husband Kern Adrian Lynch. Sadly he preceded her in death on September 10, 1962. Ruth began working in 1964 as a clerk for the Top Value Stamp Redemption Center in Monroe where she worked for 10 years. In 1974 Ruth went to work as a secretary for La Z Boy, retiring in 1985. A longtime member of First Baptist Church in Monroe, Ruth served her church in many capacities. She was a Deaconess, ran the nursery, and was the Sunday School Treasurer. Ruth was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 226. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, sewing, quilting and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruth is survived by her loving twin daughters; Wanda L. (William) Weston of E. Lansing, MI and Wilma S. (Thomas) Wallis of Muskegon, MI, 6 cherished grandchildren; Jimmy Howard Jr. of Sylvania, OH, Linda (Joe) Paradysz of Lambertville, MI, Kasey and Corey Wallis of Muskegon, MI, Killian and Brennan Weston of E. Lansing, MI, 7 treasured great grandchildren, and 1 sister; Hazel Wilson Hatcher of Knoxville, TN. In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her son Thomas Kern Lynch a daughter, Mary Melba (Lynch) Howard and a son in law Jimmy Howard Sr. as well as 7 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1-7 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd. in Monroe. On Monday, April 20, 2009 she will lie instate at First Baptist Church in Monroe from 10:00 AM until funeral services celebrating her life at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Dunn will officiate. Interment will be held on Wednesday at 3:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery in LaFollette, TN. The Rev. J.C. Monday will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to Erie West Hospice, 7553 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI 48144.