Ruthie J. May, 86

Ruthie J. May, 86 of Belcher, KY passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center. Ruthie was born August 23, 1930 at Belcher, KY to the late Arley Stanley and Melcie Hurley Stanley. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by 1st husband, Quentin Childers & 2nd husband, Eldon Jack May, one son, Arley Wayne Childers, Jr. and five brothers, Billy, Oley, L.D., Moses and Donald Stanley. Ruthie is survived by one son, Glen Childers of Belcher, KY and one daughter, Melcie Jane Shaw of Knoxville, TN; one step-son, Doug May of Mullins, KY and seven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; two step grandchildren & four step great-grandchildren. Ruthie is also survived by one brother, John Stanley, Sr. of Bean Station, TN; two sisters, Phyllis Evans  & Josephine Hughes both of Columbus, OH; one daughter in law, Janette Childers and brother in law, Paul May. Visitation will be from 1-10PM Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Her Celebration of Life service will be conducted Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 5PM from the chapel. Family and friends may meet at the Dow Brooks Cemetery at  2:00, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 for the final committal.

 

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  1. cynthia adamson says

    So sorry for all of our lost, have great memories ,like singing to us reading bible verses to us helping our family out when my mother was ill. loved her awesome voice and stern looks to keep me out of getting in trouble. I know she was welcomed in heaven with open arms I will miss her dearly never forget what agreat Aunt she was she always made you feel safe and loved love and miss you. i know you are not alone

  2. Alice Courtney says

    Jessica I am so sorry for ur loss. I worked with Ruth many years ago and remember what a hard worker she was and always had a smile and helping hand for everyone. I know u will miss her a lot but just be comforted in knowing she is at rest in the arms of Jesus. Prayers for u and the family.

  3. Terry May Bliler says

    I was so saddened to hear about Ruthie’s passing. She was a delightful lady and she will be missed greatly. Our hearts go out to all of you who are grieving her move to heaven.
    Much love, Terry and Scott

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