Obit: Ruth Kathryn (nee Metheny) Alexander
Ruth Kathryn Alexander, 91, of Piketon, Ohio died 11:35 a.m. Wednesday September 3, 2008 at the Piketon Nursing Center, Piketon.
She was born July 21, 1917 in Huntington, West Virginia the daughter of the late David and Pearl (Floyd) Metheny.On July 21, 1934 she was united in marriage to Clifford Alexander who preceded her in death on May 26, 1986.
Surviving are three daughters: Lois M. Foster-Hughes and husband Bill and Lana R. Shepard both of Waverly, Ohio and Deborah Cowles and husband Bill of Tucson, Arizona, grandchildren: Tammy OÕDonnell and husband Kevin, Danny Shepard and wife Debbie, Billy Cowles and Craig Cowles and wife Penny, 10 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; brother: David Metheny and wife Martha of Clarketon, GA. and sisterÐin-law: Ann Metheny of Farmington, New Mexico.
Ruth was a member of the Piketon-Jasper United Methodist Church and a retired Accountant for Motorola Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 sons: Clifford and Gary Alexander; 2 brothers: Ralph and William Metheny; 2 sisters: Dorothy Patrick and Helen Floyd, a grandson: James Foster and son-in-law: Harry Foster.
Calling hours will not be observed.Arrangements are under the direction of the Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, Ohio.
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