Ruth Eldreth

Ruth Ann Wingler Eldreth, age 60 of West Jefferson, NC, died Sunday at her home. Mrs. Eldreth was born April 15, 1943 in Ashe County to the late Floyd and Jean Wingler. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Eldreth.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2004 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. J. D. Walton, Rev. J. C. Norton, Rev. Leon Miller and Rev. Todd Brewer will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 21st at Badger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Mrs. Eldreth is survived by:

5 daughters: Patricia Testerman of Lansing, NC, Pauline Domanque of Lincolnton, NC,
Janet Miller and Tammy Jordan both of Fleetwood, NC and Shelia Richardson of West Jefferson, NC

1 son: Keith Eldreth of West Jefferson, NC

1 sister: Louise Wingler of Piney Creek, NC

13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, several nieces and nephews also survive.

You may send email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.