Ruth A. Fox

September 13, 1920 - November 18, 2013

Ruth A. Fox, 93, Berne, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at Swiss Village, Berne. She was born to Carl and Rachel(Hirschy) Burley on September 13, 1920 in Adams County. She married Melvin Fox on May 29, 1941.

Ruth was employed at Swiss Village for 26 years serving as supervisor in the housekeeping-laundry department. She also was a member of the Council on Aging organization in Berne. Ruth was a member of the West Missionary Church where she was active in the music ministry. She also was a former Berne Girl Scout leader.

She is survived by a daughter, Rita Fox of Westfield, IN, a son, Mark Fox of Evansville, IN, brother, Robert Burley of Winona Lake, IN., brothers John Burley of Mt. Vernon, OH., and Lynford Burley of Berne, and 2 grandchildren.

Preceding in death are her parents, husband, daughter, Renee Mason, brothers; Merrel, Clarence R. Burley, Carl L. Burley, sisters; Luella, Agnes, Helen Burley, Mahala Schuelke, Marie Toland, and Gladys I. Clark.

Funeral services Friday, November 22 at 1:30pm with visitation Friday from 9am to 11am at Swiss Village Auditorium. Officiating is Pastor Keith Rupp.

Burial is in the MRE Cemetery, Berne.

Preferred memorials are to the West Missionary Church Building Fund &/or the Swiss Village Samaritan Fund.

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