RUTH ANN (DAVIS) DAKE
Ruth Ann (Davis) Dake, 86 of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Reid Health Hospital surrounded by her children. She was born on May 25, 1934, in Everton, to George and Daisy Callahan Davis.
She married James Melvin Dake on October 4, 1952, in Everton. They were able to have 65 years of marriage together.
She had worked at Grandview Nursing Home and retired from Liberty Elementary School where she worked in the nurses’ office.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, cooking, doing crafts, listening to George Jones and spending time with her family.
She is survived by three daughters, Patty Towler, of Liberty, Phyllis (Chris) Huffman, of Connersville, Joyce Snoody, of Connersville; two sons, Cecil (Becky) Dake, of Brownsville and James Roger Dake, of Indianapolis; two sisters, Betty (Paul) May, of Alquina and Phyllis (Alan) VanMeter, of Laurel; one brother, George Davis Jr., of Liberty; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, with one on the way; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Dake; three brothers, Creed, Wayne and Jimbo Davis; one sister, Barbara Anderson; her mother and father in law, James Henry and Lucille Dake; and two sons in law, Rick Towler and James Snoody.
Visitation for Ruth Ann will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St., Liberty, Indiana 47353. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 12 p.m., at the funeral home with Ralph Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Everton Cemetery.