RUTH CORNETT
Ruth Cornett, 86, of Rushville, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020, at her residence.
She was born on March 30, 1934, in Benham, Harlan County, Kentucky, one of 17 children of Leroy and Virgie Caudill Eldridge.
She worked for more than 20 years as a production welder for Randall Textron in Greensburg.
Ruth was a member of Buena Southern Baptist Church. In her leisure, she enjoyed gardening, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and canning.
Survivors include her children, Patricia Vickers of Glenwood and Wilburn D. Cornett of Rushville; five grandchildren, Cherisca Davidson of Connersville, Joshua Cornett of Connersville, Derrick Vickers of Knightstown, Trinity Cornett of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Victoria Grace Cornett of Pendelton; three great grandchildren, Haley Davidson, Jordyn McQueen, and Ashton Cornett; four great-great grandchildren, Avie Vickers, Delilah Vickers, Paisley Joy, and Carson Branscom; seven siblings, Frank Eldridge of Laurel, Doyle (Wanda) Eldridge of Manchester, Kentucky, Edna Sturgill of London, Kentucky, Herbert (Sandra) Eldridge of Mallie, Kentucky, Bobby (Phyllis) Eldridge of Eolia, Kentucky, Larry (Debbie) Eldridge of Mallie, Kentucky, and Mary Adams of Virginia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Roger Dale Cornett; seven sisters, Thelma Mills, Bonnie Caudill, Clara Odum, Wanda Galliher, Lena Eldridge, Martha Eldridge, and an infant sister, Dovie Eldridge; two brothers, Otis Eldridge and Paul Eldridge; and three step-siblings, Lois Dixon, Shirley Whitaker, and Carroll Stamper.
Friends and family may call from 11 a.m., until the time of service at 1 p.m., on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Orange North Cemetery.
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