Ruth Cornett

Ruth Cornett, 86, of Rushville, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born on March 30, 1934 in Benham, Harlan County, Kentucky, one of 17 children of Leroy and Virgie Caudill Eldridge. She worked for over twenty years as a production welder for Randall Textron in Greensburg. Ruth was a member of Buena Southern Baptist Church. In her leisure, she enjoyed gardening, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and canning. Survivors include her children, Patricia Vickers of Glenwood and Wilburn D. Cornett of Rushville; five grandchildren, Cherisca Davidson of Connersville, Joshua Cornett of Connersville, Derrick Vickers of Knightstown, Indiana, Trinity Cornett of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Victoria Grace Cornett of Pendelton, Indiana; five great grandchildren, Haley Davidson, Jordyn McQueen, Avie Vickers, Delilah Vickers, and Ashton Cornett; two great-great grandchildren, Paisley Joy, and Carson Branscum; seven siblings, Frank Eldridge of Laurel, Doyle (Wanda) Eldridge of Manchester, Kentucky, Edna Sturgill of London, Kentucky, Herbert (Sandra) Eldridge of Mallie, Kentucky, Bobby (Phyllis) Eldridge of Eolia, Kentucky, Larry (Debbie) Eldridge of Mallie, Kentucky, and Mary Adams of Virginia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Roger Dale Cornett; seven sisters, Thelma Mills, Bonnie Caudill, Clara Odum, Wanda Galliher, Lena Eldridge, Martha Eldridge, and an infant sister, Dovie Eldridge; two brothers, Otis Eldridge and Paul Eldridge; and three step-siblings, Lois Dixon, Shirley Whitaker, and Carroll Stamper. Friends and family may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Orange North Cemetery. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.