Ruth
Ruth S. "Sherwood" Wilson
d. October 9, 2012
Ruth S. (Sherwood) Wilson
Hornell
Ruth O. Wilson, 96, a resident of Hornell Gardens, passed away Tuesday (October 9, 2012) at St James Mercy Hospital.
Ruth was born on August 14, 1916 to Herbert Louis and Mary (Greene) Sherwood in Almond. She graduated from Almond High School with the Class of 1935. Ruth worked for Vought-Sikosky Aircraft Company in Stratford CT during World War II, Stern & Stern Textiles in Hornell, and retired in 1978 from Alfred State College. She married Robert C. Wilson in 1942, and upon retirement moved to Green Acres Trailer Court. They spent winters in Florida for 18 years, where Ruth enjoyed camping, line dancing, clogging, and many crafts. She will be remembered for her quiet sense of humor.
She was predeceased by her husband Bob in 2004, three brothers, Irving, Leslie, and Louis Sherwood, and two sisters, Helen Bell and Sara Allen.
She is survived by her sister Louise Giglio of Hornell, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Ruth's burial took place on Friday (October 12, 2012) at Rural Cemetery next to her husband Robert. A memorial service will be held on a later date at the United Methodist Church of Hornell, with the Rev. Marian Luce officiating.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robertson Funeral Home of Hornell.
To send a remembrance or light a candle please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com , the family is being assisted by Chester A. Gosper IV director.
Memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Church PO Box 308 Hornell NY 14843.
Hornell
Ruth O. Wilson, 96, a resident of Hornell Gardens, passed away Tuesday (October 9, 2012) at St James Mercy Hospital.
Ruth was born on August 14, 1916 to Herbert Louis and Mary (Greene) Sherwood in Almond. She graduated from Almond High School with the Class of 1935. Ruth worked for Vought-Sikosky Aircraft Company in Stratford CT during World War II, Stern & Stern Textiles in Hornell, and retired in 1978 from Alfred State College. She married Robert C. Wilson in 1942, and upon retirement moved to Green Acres Trailer Court. They spent winters in Florida for 18 years, where Ruth enjoyed camping, line dancing, clogging, and many crafts. She will be remembered for her quiet sense of humor.
She was predeceased by her husband Bob in 2004, three brothers, Irving, Leslie, and Louis Sherwood, and two sisters, Helen Bell and Sara Allen.
She is survived by her sister Louise Giglio of Hornell, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Ruth's burial took place on Friday (October 12, 2012) at Rural Cemetery next to her husband Robert. A memorial service will be held on a later date at the United Methodist Church of Hornell, with the Rev. Marian Luce officiating.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robertson Funeral Home of Hornell.
To send a remembrance or light a candle please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com , the family is being assisted by Chester A. Gosper IV director.
Memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Church PO Box 308 Hornell NY 14843.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ruth S. "Sherwood" Wilson, please visit our flower store.
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