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Ruth Virginia ChastainPassing: March 19, 2013

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, March 22nd @ 1:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, March 21st @5:00-8:00 pm

Friday, March 22nd @ 12:00-1:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Friday, March 22nd

MITCHELL – Ruth Virginia Chastain, 96, went to be with the Lord at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Born June 13, 1916, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Lingle and Nora (Terry) Barnett.   She married Robert Chastain April 28, 1937 and he preceded her in death June 7, 1998.  

She worked as a cook at Ted’s Drive-In and Golden Gables and was a member of Mitchell Wesleyan Church.

Surviving:   daughters, Rita Clampitt, Mitchell
                                  Rhea Dawn (Gale) Hunt, Salem
     adopted daughter, Molly Sawyer, North Carolina
        daughter-in-law, Sharon Chastain, Kalamazoo, Michigan
                                  12 grandchildren
                                  20 great grandchildren
                                  12 great great grandchildren                           

 Her parents; husband; son, Ronald; daughter, Ruth Ann Kelly; sister, Eldena Gabbert; and brothers, Menlo, Lester, and Danny Barnett preceded her in death.

 Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Rev. Steve Jones officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

 Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday and 12:00 p.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Elissa Lindsey | Riverview, FL
    Date: June 16, 2013
    Aunt Ruth was such a sugar and one of my favorite people. She always took time to play with me when I was a little girl. I loved to hear her laugh ! She never seemed to have a gray day . . . . ever. I'll miss her. Praying for you all.
  2. Guest: Katie Ely | Mitchell, IN
    Date: March 22, 2013
    Rita and family, Thinking of your family at this time and in the days ahead. Ruth was always so good to me and my kids. I remember her good cooking and food she shared often with us. She is remembered as a very special person.
  3. Guest: Dan Ingram | Mentor, Ohio
    Date: March 22, 2013
    I always enjoyed talking to Aunt Ruth because she was such a positive person even though her life wasn't easy. As I've said before, she was my favorite Aunt. I'll miss her smile and laugh!
  4. Guest: Sharon L. Chastain | Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Date: March 20, 2013
    A very loving Mother-in-Law. Her son Ronald, my husband loved her with all his heart.I have and shall always remember her as my Mother-in-Law. Rita and all of Moms' family took good care of her.
  5. Guest: Suzi Wilson | Mitchell, IN47446
    Date: March 20, 2013
    I am so sorry for your troubles, Rita. I am thinking about you and your family during this sad time.
  6. Guest: Joyce M. Jeffries | Bedford, IN47421
    Date: March 20, 2013
    Rita, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, especially so close to your losing Bob, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
  7. Guest: Tena (Porter) Kern | Bedford, IN
    Date: March 20, 2013
    I have many great memories of this beautiful woman. She was a beloved friend to my mother, Karen Porter. My condolences to her family. I hope that she and mom are catching up at the foot of His throne. God bless you all.
  8. Guest: Roy & June Lamb | Bedford, In.
    Date: March 19, 2013
    Rita, Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God will help you through.
  9. Guest: Brenda Denen | Orleans, IN
    Date: March 19, 2013
    Sorry for you loss... you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the day ahead.

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