Ruth S. Williams

Ruth was born Aug. 3, 1937, in Paducah, Kentucky to George E. and Thurley I. (Boysel) Silver.

She was a graduate of Batavia Iowa High School and Omaha Nebraska Radio, Television and Electric Institute. Ruth moved to Arlington, Va.. and worked at the Navel Annex as a clerk typist until 1957. Ruth eventually moved to Chautauqua County, where she met her husband, Merle. The couple was married Feb 16, 1957, in North Clymer. She worked at Corry Plastic and Will Care in Jamestown, N.Y., for many years. She also enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting and crocheting.

Ruth is survived by a son, Roger Williams of Jamestown, N.Y.; four daughters: Judith L. (Jeff) Post of North East, Pa., Anna Sue (Stan) Thompson of West Seneca, N.Y., Cheryl M. Decker of Alaska and Mary E. (John) Riel of North Warren, PA., 15 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren, two half- sisters: Louise and Linda and two half-brothers: Kenneth and John.

Ruth is predeceased by: her parents, George and Thurley Silver; her husband, Merle E. Williams; a daughter, Caroline Williams; a brother, Edward D. Silver, a military veteran who died in Viet Nam; two sisters: Geneva J. Trippe and Marjorie Silver; and a half-sister Katheryn Hixson.

A memorial service will be announce at a later date. Interment will be in the Holland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, of Sherman, 113 Church St., Sherman, NY 14781.

Arrangements are by the Spitzer Funeral Home, Sherman, NY. 716- 761-6739