MOUNT VERNON — Ruth A. Kohl, 87, of Prairie Road, Mount Vernon, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at her home.
She was born July 25, 1921, in Troy, W.Va., to the late Herbert and Sophia (Bode) Spray. Ruth was a member of the Morgan Grange, for over 50 years, and the Owl Creek Baptist Church where she served as the treasurer in both for many years. She was involved with the Missionary Society at church and was a leader in many church projects. Ruth and her husband Blaine worked the family farm where she would, on many occasions, milk all of the cows before Blaine knew it. She took on projects with a straightforward attitude and wouldn’t stop until a task was finished.
She is survived by her husband, of over 66 years, Blaine Kohl; a son, Gary (Bonnie) Kohl of Mount Vernon; a daughter, Marlisa (Jim) Bannister of New Albany; four grandchildren, Erin Lantz, Trevor Lantz, David Kohl and Bradley Kohl; three stepgrandchildren, Scott Bannister, Rick Bannister and David Bannister; four great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandchild; three brothers, Glen (Elsie) Spray of Mount Vernon, Rex (Evelyn) Spray of Mount Vernon and Nelson Spray of Mount Vernon; and a sister, Francis Varner of Newark.
Besides her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Mark Spray; and three sisters, Mabel Spray, Doris Belt and Lucy Strubler.
Friends may call today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Owl Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Heizer officiating. Burial will follow in Owl Creek Cemetery. The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ruth A. Kohl.
Memorial contributions can be made to Owl Creek Baptist Church, 4044 Owl Creek Church Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050; or Hospice of Knox County, 17700 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
To send a condolence to the family, visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
