Ruth Eileen McIntire, 92, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017.

Born in Mechanicsburg, OH, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Francis McIntire and Blanche Higgins McIntire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister whom she loved dearly, Martha Hildebrand. Ruth was a devout member of Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church, where she was a part of the Lydia Women and became a Lay Speaker of the church. She was very involved at church; especially with Bible studies and Sunday School. Ruth loved to crochet and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye’s fan.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18th at Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church. Rev. Stephanie Thompson and Rev. Paul Sears will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m., prior to the service at the church.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.