Ruth T. Burton, 92, of Kennard passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 20, 1923 in Briary, Kentucky the daughter of George and Grace (Spaw) Thompson.
Ruth retired from Western Electric. She was a devout member of the Kennard Christian Church, where she was involved in Willing Workers. She also attended Cadiz Christian Church. Ruth enjoyed cooking, traveling, shopping and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Burton Roberts of Kennard; a son, Roger L. (Janice) Burton of rural Shirley; grandchildren, Roger (Julie) Roberts Jr. of Kennard, Kelly Roberts of Denver, CO, Nicole Roberts of Mt. Vernon, NY, Brent Burton of rural Knightstown, Bradd (Nicole) Burton of Kennard, Benjamin (Jennifer) Burton of Shirley and Bryce Burton of Knightstown; 11 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Sue Burton and Helen Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Burton; a sister, Georgia Williams; and a brother, Paul Thompson.
Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in McCray Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Friday, November 27, 2015 at the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Ruth may be shared at
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