Ruth Naomi Lavender is survived by her husband, Oralace Lavender; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Morry Marshall; a nephew and niece, Larry and Tressa Lavender; two grandchildren, Thomas O. Marshall and John T. Marshall; one great granddaughter, Madison Marshall.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Harper O. and Estella Michaels Kline.

Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City, Ohio.  Contributions to First United Methodist Church, Troy, Ohio or American Heart Association.