Ruth Verlene Rash

Ruth Verlene Rash, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville. She was born August 5, 1933, in Sullivan County, the daughter of George M. and Mary Catherine (Grizzle) Raley. On August 5, 1950, she married her husband of 65 years, Ovie “Dean” Rash, and he survives. Ruth is also survived by her daughters, Deanna Shipman and husband, Gary, of Jasonville, Marsha Glasco and husband, Larry, and Amy Cory and husband, Gregg, both of Shelbyville, Darla Goodwin and husband, Andy, of Nashville; a brother, Everett Raley and wife, Lillis, of Hymera; brothers-in-law, Floyd Rash of Jasonville and Robert Simpson and wife, Reba, of Shelbyville; sisters-in-law, Betty Rady and Carolyn Robertson, both of Shelbyville; grandchildren, B.A. Shipman and wife, Shawn, Bret Shipman and wife,, Nicole, Deena Bodine and husband, Ryan, Eric Glasco and wife, Lauren, Joshua Goodwin and wife, Katrina, Andrea Oswald and husband, William, Amber Woodrum and husband, Austin, Jacob Williams and wife, Samantha, and Logan Williams; great-grandchildren, Bryly Shipman, Brayson Shipman, Gwendolyn Shipman, Brynn Bodine, Liam Bodine, Colin Bodine, Rowan Bodine, Marlee Glasco, Jordan Oswald, Jayden Oswald, Jasen Oswald, Madilyn Oswald, Kaitlynn Goodwin, Laine Goodwin, Samantha Goodwin, Addison Goodwin, Bryce Woodrum, Cooper Woodrum and Wesley Williams; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Fred Raley, Carroll Raley and Basil Raley; sisters, Geneva Roberts, Lorene Jerrells, Mary Monroe and Lois Willis; and sister-in-law, Gleela Critser. Ruth enjoyed gardening, flowers and bird watching. She loved the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth enjoyed cooking for her family and loved the holidays. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23 , 2016 at the funeral home, with Rev. Robert Simpson officiating. Interment will be at Miller Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201.