Nellie Ruth Wilcoxon

21Dec
2024

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Obituaries

Nellie Ruth Wilcoxon, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2024, at 6:14 PM. At the time of her passing, she was with her children at her home in Flora, IN.

Ruth was born Nellie Ruth Hollis in Vernon, Alabama, on January 15, 1936, to Ottis and Minnie Hollis. In 1952, she married Charles Lee Voorhees of Bringhurst. They were married for 54 years and raised 11 children together. Charles died in 2006. Ruth then married Robert Wilcoxon of Monticello in 2008, and he died in 2017. In addition to Charles and Robert, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Donald; a daughter, Dale; another son, Joel; Granddaughters, Rebekah Kmitta and Stacy Earlywine; and a great-grandson, Tripp Clark. Eight children survive her, Richard Voorhees (Nancy) Bringhurst, IN. Terry Voorhees (Lynn) Fishers, IN, Donna Voorhees, Apollo Beach, Florida. Jim Voorhees (Sue) West Lafayette, IN. Charlene Keeling (Bryan) Attica, IN; Joseph Voorhees (Julie) Decatur, IL; Michael Voorhees (Lisa) Burlington, IN, and Reginna Clouse (Andy) Hillsboro, IN.

Step-children: Samuel R. “Sam” (Judy) Wilcoxon, Monticello, and Kyle (Dawn) Wilcoxon, Wauseon, Ohio; daughter, Susan Baer Luna, Monticello.

She is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Ruth maintained an active and vibrant life until the last few months. She enjoyed gardening and canning. She enjoyed fishing with her sister Joyce; they always had friendly competitions. She also enjoyed deer hunting, driving through the countryside, and seeing how many deer she could count. Her record was 230.

Ruth was known to all as a woman of faith. Her faith permeated everything she did. She was full of hope and encouragement and lived that way until the day she died. Her favorite word over the last few years was “Fantastic,” and her life was.

The Voorhees Family invites friends to visit the Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel, 204 S Center Street. Flora, IN 46929 on Saturday, December 28, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be at 1:00 pm, followed by a graveside service at Maple Lawn Cemetery. Richard Voorhees, Terry Voorhees, and Matthew Voorhees will officiate.
Visit www.wheelerfamilyfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Condolences for the family 05

Dave and Terri Kelly
December 22, 2024 8:16 pm ·

So sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing, she was always smiling, happy and a pleasure to be around.
Karen (Richardson) Francis
December 24, 2024 2:11 pm ·

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’ s passing. She was a stronghold in my past. Even though I have not been in touch with her for several years, she holds a special place in my heart. I’m sure she and Mom are doing a lot of catching up. She was a very special woman and I am proud to have known her.
Meg Murray
December 26, 2024 12:05 pm ·

Richard and Family,

I am very saddened by the loss of your mother. It looks like she had a very full and wonderful life. It comforts me, as I am sure it does you, to know that she is resting in eternity with her beloved Jesus. May you all have the peace that passes understanding.

Meg~
Tami Sanderson Richardson
December 26, 2024 6:50 pm ·

I met Ruth when she purchased my parents home on Sunset Drive in Flora! My parents knew her when she was married to her first husband and thought they were so nice! She loved fishing and had her poles in her car when they came to look at the house! She was such a ball full of energy for her age, it was amazing and I know that and her faith kept her going for a lot of years! Heaven gained an angel when Ruth entered this month, that is for sure! She was so kind to me at the closing as I had moved my Mom to Lebanon and sold their home, my last tie to Flora and Carroll County, I was teary eyed at the closing and she assured me she would take good care of their home and that I was doing the right thing for my Mom! She was right, my Mom loved it here and I got to see her 2 times a day until she passed, she loved all she got to do and also enjoy her family daily until she passed! My thoughts and prayers to you all on your Mom’s passing!
Tami Sanderson Richardson
Linda Lake
December 26, 2024 10:06 pm ·

Dear family, with great sadness our neighbor Ruth has passed. She will be missed! She was a good neighbor, we watched out for each other. Never sad, she always had a smile on her face, God bless her, and you who will miss her the most. When the sorrow fades, may you think of her and smile.
Prayers of Condolences 🙏 for all that loved her !