Ruth T. Pletcher, 86, Argos, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Jan. 14, 2016, at her residence.

Ruth was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Albert A. and Bertha (Permoda) Thomas. When Ruth was fourteen years of age, she moved to the Grovertown area, where she graduated in 1948.

She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and a home-maker.

On May 16, 1948 in Plymouth, she married Willard G. Pletcher, where they lived for eleven years before settling down in Argos.

Ruth attended Southside Church of God, South Bend. For the last six years she has been attending Crossroads Evangelical Free Church. She also had taught Sunday school for many years. At one time, Ruth was a 4H leader for crocheting and embroidery in Marshall County for thirty-five years. She also enjoyed gardening, and sewing; especially for her grandchildren. Ruth also was a very active member of the Home and Hobby Club for many years. Her family was very important. She spent a lot of time with her grandchildren. Ruth was never too busy to help someone- people were more important than things.

Surviving is her husband of 67 years: Willard G. Pletcher, Argos; daughter and son-in-law: Rebecca S. (David) Hartman, Plymouth; two sons and daughters-in-law: Stephen W. (Penny) Pletcher Sr., Culver; Timothy (Tisha) Pletcher, Plymouth; ten grandchildren: Elizabeth and Rachel Hartman; Steven Pletcher Jr.; Cassandra Pletcher; Trenton; Tucker; Trevor; Thad; Trey; and Teagan Pletcher; two great-grandchildren: Isaiah and Wyatt Pletcher; and a sister: Loretta McClure, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Kathleen E. Pletcher; and a brother: Albert Thomas.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, and from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday, Jan. 20, also in the funeral home. The service will be officiated by Pastor Scott Yoder and Pastor Greg Crump. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to either the Gideons International, Nashville, Tenn., or to the World Missionary Press, New Paris.