Ruth Levina (Dodson) Kelly

Ruth Levina Kelly, 79, of Zanesville, Ohio, reunited with her husband August 16, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 9, 1936 in Corning, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Myrtle Plant Dodson.  Ruth retired from Lear Corporation after several years of service.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Susan Gibson; son, Bryan (Joyce) Kelly; daughter, Lisa (Jake) Hartsburg; grandchildren, Stacey (Rod) Morrison, Jamie (Kevin) Ziemer, Heidi (Nick) Adolph, Bryan, Jr. (Lara) Kelly, Courtney (Kortni) Collins, Eli (Holly) Kelly, Bradley Collins and Dodson (McKinzie) Gibson; great-grandchildren, Austin, Javin, Bransyn, Brianna, Kristopher and Conner; brothers, Everett (Rita) and Leroy; sisters, Rose Marie, Lois (Jerry), Linda (Delbert), Thelma (Jerry) and Doris (Rodney); in-laws Pat, Ruth Ann, Ruth Ann, Rose, Bill and Dean (Sandy) Kelly; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and the whole Dodson family.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Kelly; brothers, Andrew, Charles, Johnny and Jimmy; sister, Martha Bell; son-in-law, Glenn Gibson and special hero grandson, Dj Collins.

A dignified cremation will take place.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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