Ruth (Shellito) Hall, age 96, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 16, 1924 in Conneaut, OH the daughter of Dora Cummings and Hubert G Shellito. She married Clarence Ira “Tony” Hall, Jr. on November 30, 1947.
Ruth worked as a cosmetologist in her younger days. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and loved going to church and holding backyard Bible Clubs.
She enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adeline’s, sewing with the Needles and Chatterer’s Sewing Group, was a member of the Eastern Star, and even into her 80’s enjoyed bowling with her friends. She always considered others before herself. She was devoted to her family, friends and church.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Judith) Hall, Patricia (James Miller) Hall-Miller, Jeffrey (Melody) Hall; Rebecca Kort; Mary Jane (William) Sanders, Peggy Jo (Lee) Murphy, Thomas (Darla) Hall, Lawrence (Jennifer Koski) Hall; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchldren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; grandchildren, Madelyne Hall, Jeffrey Long; great-grandchildren, Angel Hall, Savanna Schuler, J.C. Giffin; parents; sisters, Eileen Smith and Doris Seavey; and son-in-law, Sam Kort.
Friends will be received 2-5 pm Sunday June 27, 2021 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St in Madison. Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Monday, June 28, 2021 at Bible Baptist Church, 5819 Chapel Rd in Madison. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the church.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com