Ruth E. Bentley of Phelps, KY was born on November 30, 1935 in Columbus OH a daughter of the late Joseph and Byrd (Wallace) Thompson transitioned from her earthly home to one of heavenly peace on Sunday night July 11, 2021 while surrounded by beloved family. Ruth was 85 years old. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Marvin "Rube" Bentley Sr.; son Jimmy R. Bentley Sr.; sisters Betty Cordell and Ann Wears; brothers Andrew A. Thompson, Lester Thompson, Vernal Thompson and Kenneth Thompson.
Ruth, gave her life to the Lord in 1962 and was indeed a Proverbs 31 virtuous woman. She walked by faith. She was a member of the Gooslin Bottom Pentecostal Church of Phelps, KY. However, her faithfulness was not confined to the perimeters of the church. She changed lives wherever she went. Ruth never failed to testify of the goodness of God and urged all who had not to make their confession of faith. When called upon she would pray the prayer of faith with whomever and wherever she was for she was not ashamed of the gospel. When health allowed Ruth loved visiting the residence of the Good Shepherd Nursing home of Phelps, KY she did not take this particular calling lightly she considered it an honor to be able to go and visit.
Not only was Ruth an avid Christian but she was also an exemplary mother and wife. Her children do in fact rise and call her blessed and her late husband considered her worth more valuable than precious jewels. Ruth being the sweet spirited person that she was enjoyed a good laugh for the joy of the Lord was her strength. She was not particularly fond of gardening however she did make a good boss to those who were working in the garden. Her enduring legacy of faith, prayer and family will forever be a bright light to all who knew and loved her.
Those that survive Ruth include her sons Marvin Bentley Jr. and his wife Oma of Phelps, KY and Robert Bentley and his wife Ronda of Newark, OH; grandchildren Alice Lowe and her husband Danny, Jimmy Bentley Jr., Dorse Bentley, Shawn Wears and his wife Dusti, and David Bentley and his wife Anne; Kaelynne Renae Morgan and her husband Nate; great grandchildren P.D. Stevens Jr. and his wife Sandi, Phillip Stevens, Patrick Stevens, Takira Stevens, Jayden Bentley, John Socorin, Dianna Bentley, Gaven Grigsby and Larren Grigsby, Abby Draise and Ariel Draise.
Ruth is also survived by a special niece Patty DeLong of Circleville, OH as well as a host of other beloved family members, neighbors and friends.
Services honoring the life of Ruth will be conducted on Friday July 16, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Gooslin Bottom Pentecostal Church of Phelps, KY with Rev Benny Freeman and Rev Ronnie K. Chapman officiating burial will then follow in the Roxie Taylor Curve Cemetery in Phelps, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will begin receiving friends on Wednesday July 14, 2021 and on Thursday July 15, 2021 at the church from 6-10:00 p.m. with services each night to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may also be shared with the family by visiting www.chambersfuneralservices.com
Arrangements for the Ruth E. Bentley family have been entrusted to Chambers Funeral Services, Inc., of Matewan, WV
Ruth, gave her life to the Lord in 1962 and was indeed a Proverbs 31 virtuous woman. She walked by faith. She was a member of the Gooslin Bottom Pentecostal Church of Phelps, KY. However, her faithfulness was not confined to the perimeters of the church. She changed lives wherever she went. Ruth never failed to testify of the goodness of God and urged all who had not to make their confession of faith. When called upon she would pray the prayer of faith with whomever and wherever she was for she was not ashamed of the gospel. When health allowed Ruth loved visiting the residence of the Good Shepherd Nursing home of Phelps, KY she did not take this particular calling lightly she considered it an honor to be able to go and visit.
Not only was Ruth an avid Christian but she was also an exemplary mother and wife. Her children do in fact rise and call her blessed and her late husband considered her worth more valuable than precious jewels. Ruth being the sweet spirited person that she was enjoyed a good laugh for the joy of the Lord was her strength. She was not particularly fond of gardening however she did make a good boss to those who were working in the garden. Her enduring legacy of faith, prayer and family will forever be a bright light to all who knew and loved her.
Those that survive Ruth include her sons Marvin Bentley Jr. and his wife Oma of Phelps, KY and Robert Bentley and his wife Ronda of Newark, OH; grandchildren Alice Lowe and her husband Danny, Jimmy Bentley Jr., Dorse Bentley, Shawn Wears and his wife Dusti, and David Bentley and his wife Anne; Kaelynne Renae Morgan and her husband Nate; great grandchildren P.D. Stevens Jr. and his wife Sandi, Phillip Stevens, Patrick Stevens, Takira Stevens, Jayden Bentley, John Socorin, Dianna Bentley, Gaven Grigsby and Larren Grigsby, Abby Draise and Ariel Draise.
Ruth is also survived by a special niece Patty DeLong of Circleville, OH as well as a host of other beloved family members, neighbors and friends.
Services honoring the life of Ruth will be conducted on Friday July 16, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Gooslin Bottom Pentecostal Church of Phelps, KY with Rev Benny Freeman and Rev Ronnie K. Chapman officiating burial will then follow in the Roxie Taylor Curve Cemetery in Phelps, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will begin receiving friends on Wednesday July 14, 2021 and on Thursday July 15, 2021 at the church from 6-10:00 p.m. with services each night to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may also be shared with the family by visiting www.chambersfuneralservices.com
Arrangements for the Ruth E. Bentley family have been entrusted to Chambers Funeral Services, Inc., of Matewan, WV
Ruth E. Bentley of Phelps, KY was born on November 30, 1935 in Columbus OH a daughter of the late Joseph and Byrd (Wallace) Thompson transitioned from her earthly home to one of heavenly peace on Sunday night July 11, 2021 while surrounded by beloved family. Ruth was 85 years old. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Marvin "Rube" Bentley Sr.; son Jimmy R. Bentley Sr.; sisters Betty Cordell and Ann Wears; brothers Andrew A. Thompson, Lester Thompson, Vernal Thompson and Kenneth Thompson.
Ruth, gave her life to the Lord in 1962 and was indeed a Proverbs 31 virtuous woman. She walked by faith. She was a member of the Gooslin Bottom Pentecostal Church of Phelps, KY. However, her faithfulness was not confined to the perimeters of the church. She changed lives wherever she went. Ruth never failed to testify of the goodness of God and urged all who had not to make their confession of faith. When called upon she would pray the prayer of faith with whomever and wherever she was for she was not ashamed of the gospel. When health allowed Ruth loved visiting the residence of the Good Shepherd Nursing home of Phelps, KY she did not take this particular calling lightly she considered it an honor to be able to go and visit.
Not only was Ruth an avid Christian but she was also an exemplary mother and wife. Her children do in fact rise and call her blessed and her late husband considered her worth more valuable than precious jewels. Ruth being the sweet spirited person that she was enjoyed a good laugh for the joy of the Lord was her strength. She was not particularly fond of gardening however she did make a good boss to those who were working in the garden. Her enduring legacy of faith, prayer and family will forever be a bright light to all who knew and loved her.
Those that survive Ruth include her sons Marvin Bentley Jr. and his wife Oma of Phelps, KY and Robert Bentley and his wife Ronda of Newark, OH; grandchildren Alice Lowe and her husband Danny, Jimmy Bentley Jr., Dorse Bentley, Shawn Wears and his wife Dusti, and David Bentley and his wife Anne; Kaelynne Renae Morgan and her husband Nate; great grandchildren P.D. Stevens Jr. and his wife Sandi, Phillip Stevens, Patrick Stevens, Takira Stevens, Jayden Bentley, John Socorin, Dianna Bentley, Gaven Grigsby and Larren Grigsby, Abby Draise and Ariel Draise.
Ruth is also survived by a special niece Patty DeLong of Circleville, OH as well as a host of other beloved family members, neighbors and friends.
Services honoring the life of Ruth will be conducted on Friday July 16, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Gooslin Bottom Pentecostal Church of Phelps, KY with Rev Benny Freeman and Rev Ronnie K. Chapman officiating burial will then follow in the Roxie Taylor Curve Cemetery in Phelps, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will begin receiving friends on Wednesday July 14, 2021 and on Thursday July 15, 2021 at the church from 6-10:00 p.m. with services each night to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may also be shared with the family by visiting www.chambersfuneralservices.com
Arrangements for the Ruth E. Bentley family have been entrusted to Chambers Funeral Services, Inc., of Matewan, WV
Ruth, gave her life to the Lord in 1962 and was indeed a Proverbs 31 virtuous woman. She walked by faith. She was a member of the Gooslin Bottom Pentecostal Church of Phelps, KY. However, her faithfulness was not confined to the perimeters of the church. She changed lives wherever she went. Ruth never failed to testify of the goodness of God and urged all who had not to make their confession of faith. When called upon she would pray the prayer of faith with whomever and wherever she was for she was not ashamed of the gospel. When health allowed Ruth loved visiting the residence of the Good Shepherd Nursing home of Phelps, KY she did not take this particular calling lightly she considered it an honor to be able to go and visit.
Not only was Ruth an avid Christian but she was also an exemplary mother and wife. Her children do in fact rise and call her blessed and her late husband considered her worth more valuable than precious jewels. Ruth being the sweet spirited person that she was enjoyed a good laugh for the joy of the Lord was her strength. She was not particularly fond of gardening however she did make a good boss to those who were working in the garden. Her enduring legacy of faith, prayer and family will forever be a bright light to all who knew and loved her.
Those that survive Ruth include her sons Marvin Bentley Jr. and his wife Oma of Phelps, KY and Robert Bentley and his wife Ronda of Newark, OH; grandchildren Alice Lowe and her husband Danny, Jimmy Bentley Jr., Dorse Bentley, Shawn Wears and his wife Dusti, and David Bentley and his wife Anne; Kaelynne Renae Morgan and her husband Nate; great grandchildren P.D. Stevens Jr. and his wife Sandi, Phillip Stevens, Patrick Stevens, Takira Stevens, Jayden Bentley, John Socorin, Dianna Bentley, Gaven Grigsby and Larren Grigsby, Abby Draise and Ariel Draise.
Ruth is also survived by a special niece Patty DeLong of Circleville, OH as well as a host of other beloved family members, neighbors and friends.
Services honoring the life of Ruth will be conducted on Friday July 16, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Gooslin Bottom Pentecostal Church of Phelps, KY with Rev Benny Freeman and Rev Ronnie K. Chapman officiating burial will then follow in the Roxie Taylor Curve Cemetery in Phelps, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will begin receiving friends on Wednesday July 14, 2021 and on Thursday July 15, 2021 at the church from 6-10:00 p.m. with services each night to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may also be shared with the family by visiting www.chambersfuneralservices.com
Arrangements for the Ruth E. Bentley family have been entrusted to Chambers Funeral Services, Inc., of Matewan, WV
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