Ruth Mell

Mrs. Ruth 'Findley' Mell, of Farmington, passed away early Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at NHC HealthCare,f Desloge, at the age of 80 years, 5 months & 1 day. Ruth was born April 28, 1925, in St. Louis, MO., to Edward F. Findley & Sylvia May 'Jones' Findley.

Ruth was a member of The Apostolic Light House Pentecostal Church, of Farmington & aretired member of the IBEW Electrical Workers Union - Local #1.

Survivors Include: 1 Daughter, Marla Wilcox, of Farmington; 1 Son, Gregory Dean Mell, of Farmington; 1 Sister, Grace Mildred Gratton, of Farmington. 4 Brothers: William Edward Findley & Wanda Chronister, of St. Louis; Jesse (& Sue) Findley, of St. Louis; Robert Eugene (& Joyce) Findley, of St. Louis; George (& Betty) Findley, of St. Louis. 1 Grandson, Todd Alan Umfleet, of Farmington; 1 Granddaughter, Audrey Lauren (Mell) Edwards, of Farmington. Very Special Nieces: Londa Brooks & her children, Brooke & John Huitt and Donna Smallen.

Visitation: Friday, 5-9 pm @ TAYLOR Funeral Service, Inc., Farmington.

Visitation resumes: Saturday, 7:00 a.m.,

Funeral: Saturday, 11 am, Oct. 1, 2005, at TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. James Molter officiating.

Interment: Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Farmington.

Memorials to: * Donor's Choice