Ruth Coleman Gaither

Ruth Coleman Gaither, age 78, of Statesville passed away December 7, 2020 at her home, after a long battle of health issues.



Ruth was born December 24, 1941 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Dana Coleman and Addie Johnson Coleman. Also preceding her in death are brother, Edward Coleman; sisters, Gearldean Cook, Cledus Somers, Dorothy Prevette, infant sister Nancy Coleman; brother-in-laws Clifford Cook, Worth Little; sister-in-law Irene Coleman.



Ruth was a devoted member of Liberty Baptist Church. She loved spending time in her garden, planting flowers, or relaxing on the beach. She loved her family and all her animals, especially her dog Maggie.



Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 56 years, Howard "Mickey" Ray Gaither, daughters, Cindy Johnson (Junior), Tori Gaither (TR Hiatt) and Heather Leazer (Shannon); brothers, Roger Coleman and Paul Coleman (Priscilla); sisters, Paulette Osborne (Jerry) and Diane Little; brother-in-laws Don Somers and Don Prevette; sister-in-law Ruby Coleman; grandchildren, Addison Reavis, Coleman Hiatt and Kayden Leazer; along with numerous family and friends.



Due to COVID, the memorial service will be at a later date.