Ruth Irene (Dillon) Tharp

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Ruth Irene (Dillon) Tharp, 86, Gas City, died at 5:05 AM on Saturday, October 22, 2016, in her residence. She was born in Marion, to the late Lester Lee and Marion Hester (Plotner) Dillon. She attended McCullough Jr. High School. Ruth married James Edward Tharp in August of 1948. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1995.

Ruth was a homemaker. She loved being with family, sitting on the porch swing her son built for her and watching her grandchildren and neighborhood kids play. Ruth enjoyed watching QVC and cooking and gospel channels. She also enjoyed ceramics, crocheting and shopping on the computer. Ruth was a great mother and cook and was well known for her pumpkin pies.

Ruth is survived by her children, James “Crow” (Deb) Tharp, Fairmount, Sharon K. (Larry) Walker, LaFontaine, and Belinda “Slim” Irene (Russ) Wilkerson, Gas City; son-in-law, Eldo Allen Peer, Marion; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Beulah Hight, Kokomo, Lula Wise, Marion, Allen (Rose) Dillon, Virginia, and Donald (Laura) Dillon, Marion. Ruth is also survived by several nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Carolyn Winters, Warren; and several extended family members.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lee Tharp; daughter, Karen Rae “Peanut” Peer; grandson, Michael Lee Tharp, Jr.; sister, Ruby Cruzan; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and daughters-in-law, Diane Tharp and Libby Tharp.

The family will receive visitors from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Avenue, Marion, IN.

A funeral service for Ruth will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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