Ruth Childress Kinder, 86, of Alum Creek died Monday, August 23, 1999 at home.
She was retired from the West Virginia State Health Department, was a member of the first graduating class of Washington District High School in 1933, was a charter member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, South Charleston, a member of the Dunbar Eastern Star Chapter 133 and was a life long resident of Kanawha county.
She is survived by her: 1 Son: Delmar Joe Kinder of Columbus, OH; 2 Daughters: Francis Marie Kinder at home; Charlotte Robbins of Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: Dr. Ross Childress of South Charleston, WV; 1 Sister: Jean Boone of Toledo, OH; 4 Grandchildren: Joni Zwick, Troy Mynes, Jeni Vaught, Rebecca Mynes Robbins; 5 Great Grandchildren; Caregiver and friend: Shelbie Blankenship of Alum Creek, WV.
Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 24,1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.