Ruth Voyles

ANDERSON- Ruth Voyles, 82, went to be with Jesus on October 19, 2026.

She was born August 4, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong area resident.

Ruth was a devoted member of Fall Creek Christian Church, Pendleton where she was active in the Golden Girls Group and Tuesday Night Bible Study.

“Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her family, and she became a ‘work mom’ to countless employees who looked to her for support, wisdom and kindness.”

One of her greatest joys was gathering with her dear friends for their regular card games, filled with laughter, friendship and fellowship.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Voyles; father, Frank Wisehart; mom, Mary Aldridge; sisters, Jayne Baldwin and Janet Aldridge; brother-in-law, Robert Voyles; sister-in-law, Nancy Baldwin; mother-in-law, Edith Voyles; aunt, Lois Luce; and niece, Amy Graves.

Survivors include her children, Tammy (Jeff) Carey, MaryAnne (Brad) Wattleworth and Bradley (Katrina) Voyles; sister, Judy (Mike) McQuilling; grandchildren, Kendra (Eric) Pritt, Jeffrey (Bess) Carey, Whitney (Brad) Buck, Mitchell (Shelbi) Wattleworth, Karlie (DJ) McMullen, Simon Voyles and Jordyn Voyles; great grandchildren, Mercedes (Mason) Boukal, Braxton Gregg, Brogan Williams, Preston Carey, Piper Carey, Brinkley Buck, Tally Buck, Zeke Buck, May Buck, Brody Buck, Vivian Wattleworth, Lincoln Wattleworth, Calvin Wattleworth and Miles McMullen; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, MaryAnn Smith.

A visitation will be held from 3 to 8 pm, Thursday, October 22, 2026, and 10 to 11 am, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Fall Creek Christian Church, 1102 W. 600 S., Pendleton, Indiana 46064. Services will begin at 11 am, Friday, October 23, 2026, at the church officiated by Tom Wiles and Andrew Hodges. Burial will follow in Grove Lawn Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Wise Heart Fund at South Madison Community Foundation, 233 S. Main St., Pendleton, IN 46064.

Service arrangements entrusted to Bozell Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, Indiana.

Online condolences available at www.bozellfuneralhomes.com