Ruth E. Rardon Rife
Ruth E. Rardon Rife, age 78, of Palmyra, MO, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12:50 Am from Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 16, 1932 in Ely Missouri the daughter of Thomas J. & Margaret M. (Tate) Reddick. She married Arthur N. Rardon on May 27, 1950 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on February 13, 1976. She later married Robert R. Rife on October 29, 1983 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2005.
Ruth was a beautiful person, had a heart of gold and was loved by many. She loved her family and was the best mother, grandmother and great-grandmother anyone could ask for. She was loyal to her Church and loved the Lord. If everyone could love, forgive and help others the way that she did, the world would be a better place. Mom, we are at peace knowing you are with our Lord and you will be greatly missed.
Ruth was a loving mother to her NINE CHILDREN: Arthur Rardon Sr. and his wife Connie, Joyce Nichols, Thomas Rardon and his wife Darla, David Rardon, Cynthia Mason and her husband Mark, Rita Robbins and her husband Harlan, Robert Rardon and his wife Sharon, Pamela Leaver and her husband Jack and Ricky Rardon and his wife Julie.
Grandmother to 34 and great grandmother to 30.
Also surviving Ruth are:
A TWIN SISTER: Ruby Jacobs,
SISTERS-IN-LAW: Dixie Rardon, Clara Reddick, Darlene Reddick and Sandy Reddick.
BROTHERS-IN-LAW: Charles Rardon and Everett Constable
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to both her husbands, Ruth was also preceded in death by: her parents, Sisters: Rosa Webster along with her husband Darryl, Nellie Constable, Lena Reed along with her husband George, Eva Hipkins along with her husband Burl; brothers: Owen Reddick along with his wife Laura, Frederick Reddick, Jesse Reddick and Thomas Reddick, Jr.; Sisters-in-law: Betty Miller, Donna Deming along with her husband Delmo; Opal White and Eunice Houston; Brothers-in-law: Dale Rardon, Billy Dale Preston, Pete Kindle, and Richard Jacobs along with
mother and father in law: Elizabeth and Clyde Preston.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 10:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Rev. George Tomko. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Parkview Christian Church.
Ruth was a fun and loving person. I liked her a lot I know you will see her again in the resurrection. May God confort your hearts until then.
We are thinking of you in this time of need. Our sincere sympathy. Mary remembering the good times shared with Ruth and her family. Amanda (Gayles daughter)Remembers Ruth staying over with her grandma Mary and they sat up late playing cards. Precious memories. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Ruth was a wonderful woman and mother. I have so many fond memories of her and know she is totally happy now with Jesus and loved ones that went before her. She was a saint to all and a tigress always protecting her children and family. A trully beautiful lady. Stay strong cousins, as I know you will miss her always, but know you are so blessed to have had her as long as you did. And, I am so blessed that she was a part of our family. With all my love, Judy
Mom you was the life of our family,you kept us together in all times.I can only pray to be the woman you were. I have never met another so strong and yet so kind to others. You were always there for us and other’s,and we always knew you loved us. I dont know how to go on each day with out you. Mom you were my life and i loved you so much… No one could ever be as you,you were the best mom ever.. I will miss you so much…………. But knowing you are with the lord will give me peace,I will love you forever….