2024
Ruth Aureta Lones (Rader) passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 91, in Mesa, AZ. She lived a long and fulfilling life and will be remembered for her sweet nature.
Ruth was born on July 9, 1933, in Mosheim, TN. She was the oldest of nine children born to Arthur and Bessie Rader. She met her husband James Lones in 1954, in Camden, Indiana. They married in May of 1955 and had two children, Judy Lynn Taylor and Jeannie Lones-Shultz. Ruth graduated from Beauty School in 1968 and worked as a hairdresser throughout her life. In 1973, Ruth and her family moved to Arizona. She and James moved to Tennessee in 1985 and back to Arizona in 1992 to be closer to their grandchildren. James and Ruth enjoyed gardening, canning and quilting together. Ruth loved shopping and enjoyed always looking her best.
Much later in life, Ruth met Allen Beiling and they married in February 2021. They enjoyed spending time playing bingo and dancing at the Elks club.
Ruth was preceded in death by Judy Lynn Taylor (d. 1984) and James Lones (d. 2008). She is survived by her current husband, Allen Beiling, her daughter Jeannie Lones-Shultz (Marty). She leaves behind 4 Grandchildren, Tara Maxwell (Jeff), Cassie Monteverde, Brianna Ivey (Nate), Courtney Lutsey (Jim), 8 Great-Grandchildren, her sisters Lois Brown, Willie Bechdolt and Fonda Spangler as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all.
Services are being held on:
September 19, 2024 at 10:00am
Sunflower Mortuary
5650 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ.
Family and friends are invited to join us to honor her memory and legacy. A light lunch will be served.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.
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Joyce Simpson
September 18, 2024 8:46 pm ·I’m so sorry for the loss prayers and hugs go out to the family
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