Frances Ruth Sales Louisville, Kentucky Obituary

Frances Ruth Sales

Frances Ruth Sales, “Ruthie” or “Ruthie Puthie,” passed away peacefully on October 12, 2021.<br><br>Ruthie had a personality larger than life. She couldn’t go anywhere without making a friend. At<br>15 she began working at the family Arby’s where she developed a strong work ethic. She<br>always said she “had Arby’s sauce running through her veins.” She spent her adult career as a<br>teacher and librarian and was an incredibly gifted storyteller. Nobody could make you laugh as<br>much as Ruthie. Her joy for life was infectious. She loved a good adventure and was always up<br>for anything. She had a passion for theater and spent a lot of time putting on plays with her<br>students, listening to broadway music, and rooting for her daughter performing on stage. She<br>loved her family, friends, and students deeply. Ruthie was truly one of a kind and loved by so<br>many. 5 kisses, Ruthie.<br><br>Ruthie was preceded in death by her loving parents, Boone and Dorothy Sales. She is survived<br>by her daughter, Dorothy Sales (Shane), her brother, Bobby Sales, her bonus daughters, Sarah<br>Robinson (David), Melody Drexler (Chris), and Emily Newton (Daniel), and 2 beautiful<br>grandchildren. Services will be hold at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd., on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her memory to Hildegard House 114 Adams St., Louisville, KY 40206, (https://hildegardhouse.org/.)
January 18, 1968 - October 12, 202101/18/196810/12/2021
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We love you so much Ruthie and will keep you in our hearts forever.
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Paula Kimball
October 21, 2021
I would come to the library each week looking for books to read to my class. Ms. Sales always helped me find the right book. She was always excited to decorate a new reading area in the library. She made great connections with our students and made friends with us all... Continue Reading
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Grace Lindsey
October 14, 2021
i loved every single moment of my 17 years of being a part of this wonderful family. there was never a dull moment with those 2 crazy girls❤️
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Nan-Ellen S. Roosa
November 18, 2022
I had the privilege of teaching with Ruth at Brooks Elementary for several years. She brought so much joy to so many with her contagious personality and her captivating gift of storytelling. Ruth was a bright light in the world. To her Family, I wish you Peace. Nan Roosa...