Ruth Elizabeth Mellon

Ruth Elizabeth Baldridge Mellon, 103, of Ashland graduated to her eternal home Friday, April 21, 2017 at Woodland Oaks in Ashland.

Ruth was born July 19, 1913 in Floyd County, KY.  She was preceded in death by her parents Zachariah Taylor Baldridge and Lucretia Rice Music Baldridge, her husband Donald Clark Mellon, her son-in-law Dr. Claude Ronald Lee, and five brothers and sisters.

Ruth was the oldest member of Wildwood First Church of God.  She was involved in many areas of the church.  She taught Sunday School, directed Vacation Bible School, was a member of the choir, served in the Women of the Church of God, and participated in the church’s quilting circle.

Ruth worked at the Good News Book Shop for over 40 years.  Many carry a Bible now that she engraved while working there.  Ruth loved her job, where she witnessed to countless shoppers.  Her true love and joy was the church.  In later years, she loved having Pastors and friends of the church visit her at Woodland Oaks.  She touched many lives at Woodland Oaks, from workers to volunteers.  Her love of Christ shown through every aspect of her life.

Ruth enjoyed cooking for others, sewing, reading her Bible, and spending time with her granddaughter.  She loved to listen to the Christian radio program by Jim Franklin that was on Saturday nights.  Most of all she enjoyed doing things for others.  

Ruth is survived by her daughter Lucretia Mellon Lee of Ashland, her granddaughter Jenna Elizabeth Lee of Ashland, and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2017, at Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel with Pastor Steve Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.

Visitation will be from Noon until 1 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to Wildwood First Church of God, 3500 South 29th Street, Ashland, KY, 41102.

Online condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhome.com.

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