Ruth A. Rairdon, 79, of St. Paul, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital.
Born July 29, 1945 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Robert Nalley and Iona Rachel (Cline) Nalley. She married Charles Rairdon on July 29, 1967 and he preceded her on September 29, 2018.
Survivors include 2 daughters- Charlotte Bryzek of Fort Wayne, Carla Linville of St. Paul; 2 sons- Charles Rairdon (Diana) of Trafalgar, Peter Gulbrandsen (Linda) of Norway; 2 sisters- Opal Duke of Colorado, Wilma Reddick of Franklin; 14 grandchildren including Zachary Holbrook-Rairdon and Rachel Jones; and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 3 brothers- Sammy, Clarence, and Eddy Dean Nalley, a sister Vivian, and grandson Eric Steven Kirby.
Mrs. Rairdon had lived int this area for 30 years after moving from Franklin. She graduated from Franklin Community High School, and received her nursing degree from Ivy Tech. She was employed as an LPN in long term care for 35 years, working in many facilities in Shelbyville and surrounding counties.
She was a member of American Legion Post #70 for 30 years, American Legion Auxiliary, where she held many offices in unit, district, and department levels, and was a member of the 40+8 Club, Moose Lodge, VFW, and Eastern Star.
Ruth enjoyed being very active in the American Legion Women's Auxiliary and the various clubs and organizations that she belonged to.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with burial in Ninevah Cemetery in Ninevah.
Friends may call on Friday morning from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
