L. Ruth Ferguson Buchanan

L. Ruth Ferguson Buchanan, 84, of Chrisman, Illinois formerly of Mooresville, passed away February 17, 2019. Ruth was born November 5, 1934 in Marion County, Indiana to the late Loren and Velma (Bayliff) Collins.

Ruth graduated from Martinsville High School in 1952. She worked for many companies through the years such as Bridgeport Brass, Mooresville School Corporation, Laboratory Supply Company, and Dr. Charles Kelley III. Over the years Ruth loved cooking for her family and church, babysitting the grandchildren, oil acrylic painting, flower gardening, sewing, crocheting, and attending many ball games over the years for the grandchildren. Ruth is going to be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband of 60 years, Karl Ferguson; sons, Timothy Ferguson and Danny Ferguson; a brother Gene Collins; a sister, Teresa Melvin and canine buddy, Smokey.

Survivors include her husband of 6 years, Brady Buchanan; a daughter, Debby Perkins; step-son, John (Nowell) Buchanan (caretakers); special daughter in-law, Rhondi Taylor; a brother, Allan (Kathy) Collins; sisters, Nancy Smith and Linda Collins; grandchildren, Angela and Jennifer Perkins, Steven (Kelly) Ferguson, Dana (Anthony) Haggenjos; great grandchildren, Jordan and Jenaya Perkins, Mia and Tucker Ferguson, Avery and Blaise Haggenjos; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 5-8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Additional visitation time will be 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2019, with services at 12 p.m., in the funeral chapel. Burial will follow at Centerton Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.