Ruth Anne “Popeye” McDonald, 87, of Moundsville, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Arlie and Bertha (Brooks) Taylor. Ruth was a member of First Christian Church Moundsville.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Elmer Wayne McDonald; her son, Ricky McDonald; four brothers, Jess, Edwin, Robert, and Donald Taylor; two sisters, Betty Voorheis and Marybelle Lucas, and her daughter-in-law, Sandy McDonald.
Ruth is survived by her son, Larry McDonald of Moundsville; daughter, Cathy McDonald of Moundsville; two brothers, Ron (Patsy) Taylor of Benwood, WV, and Ralph Taylor of McMechen, WV; three grandsons, Shannon McDonald, Larry J. McDonald and Dr. Eddie McDonald; two granddaughters, Evelyn Spencer and Lisa Ann McDonald; several great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received Monday, March 27, 2017 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., where funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 28 at 10 am with Rev. Wesley Howsare officiating. Interment will take place at Riverview Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered to the family on line at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.
Past Services
Visitation
Monday March 27, 2017
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Visitation
Monday March 27, 2017
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Service
Tuesday March 28, 2017
10:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Cemetery
Tuesday March 28, 2017
11:00 am
Cathy and Larry, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. Wishing you the best in your time of need.
Dana Lusk
Charleston, WV
Larry and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom and grandmother. My thoughts and sympathy go out to all of her family and friends.
Cathy, Sorry about your mother we all know how much devotion you cared and provide for her. Your trips to the nursing home I know were the good and also hard times for you. We pray peace, love, for the days to come in your grief. I and Amber send our love to you and your family.
Larry and Kathy my prayers and thoughts are with you at this your mom was a sweet lady i am glad i got to know her she was always glad to see me i always seem to put a smile on her face every day i will miss her Betty
Dearest Cathy, Lisa, Taylor, Brandon and family may I express my condolences for the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May you find comfort that she is among the angels watching over you. God bless you all!
Larry and Cathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless and Carry you in His Hands.
Larry and Cathy, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Ruth Anne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. May God Bless you and Carry you in His Hands during this sad and difficult time.