Ruth E. Alexander (December 25, 1927 – April 27, 2014)

ZANESVILLE
Ruth E. Alexander 86 of Zanesville passed away Sunday April 27, 2014 at Emeritus at North Hills. She was born December 25, 1927 to the late Ernest and Mildred Cope Fauley. She was raised in East Fultonham and Crooksville where she graduated in 1945 with honors. Ruth played her flute in the high school marching band for 5 years. The 1945 graduating class was the only class in Crooksville which did not get to have a high school year book because the paper was needed for the WWII war time.
In 1945 she fell in love with Bill Alexander of Crooksville and were married in 1947 for 63 years. They had two sons Joe Alexander and David Alexander and a daughter Randi Alexander. Ruth and husband Bill enjoyed taking rides on streets and in the country. They were able to visit Germany and Hawaii because that is where their son Joe and wife Pam were stationed.
Ruth worked as the secretary for the Superintendent of Schools for Crooksville School District, Ohio Power Co., Watt Pottery, Nelson McCoy Pottery and Friendship Pottery as their bookkeepers and accountants. She also was employed at Heinrich Paper Co.
Ruth love serving the Lord Jesus Christ, singing and directing the choirs at New Hope Church and Faith Center. Later she and husband became members at Coburn United Methodist Church. Ruth also was an avid reader, crossword puzzles, playing games on her computer, and did some water painting. But most of all, she loved being with her family, never being as happy as when she could be with them.
Ruth is survived by her son Joe (Pam) Alexander of Huntsville, AL and grandchildren Shannon (Erin) Nezbeth, John Alexander, and Brandyn (Casey) Ford. Five great grandchildren, Christian, Logan, Kenzie Nezbeth, and Kaitlyn and Mitchell Ford. Two brothers Vernon Fauley of Cincinnati, Maurice (Joan) Fauley of Wilmington. Preceding her in death besides her parents, were her husband Bill who died November 28, 2010, her son David, daughter Randi, Brother Eugene “Gene” Fauley, brother-in-law Jack Alexander and sisters-in-law Doris Fauley, Marie Alexander and Florence Fauley.
The family would like to thank the staff at Emeritus Inn for the loving care of Ruth. Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care 713 Forest Ave. Zanesville OH 43701.
Calling hours will be 6-8 on Thursday May 1, 2014 at THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD ZANESVILLE. Funeral services will be held on Friday May 2, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the Snouffer Chapel with Rev. Doris Flynn officiating. Burial will follow in Crooksville Cemetery beside her beloved husband Bill.
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