Ruth Lee obituary: Ruth Lee's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Ruth Marie Lee
1933 - 2019

Obituary photo of Ruth Lee, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Ruth Lee, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Ruth Marie Lee
1933 - 2019

Ruth Marie (Goss) Lee, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019.

She was born on September 3, 1933 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Louise (Kundert) Goss. She is also preceded in death by her sisters; Betty Goss, Shirley Tharp, Dolores Will and Doris Levi.

Ruth was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline Academy. She retired after 27 years of service from Navistar/International Harvester. She also worked for Louisville Forge and Gear for 11 years.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Goss (Gloria), her children; Larry Lee (Kathy), Greg Lee (Terri), Sandy Denman (Tom), Kelley Schuler (Chuck), five grandchildren; Amy Berryhill (Erick), Sarah Kruer (John), Andrew Lee, Katlyn Schuler, Joshua Schuler, two great grandsons Augie Berryhill and Hudson Kruer. "Ruthie" will also be missed by many friends and other family members including several loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of Mass at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church (6500 St Bernadette Ave, Prospect, KY 40059) with burial at St. Michaels Cemetery (1155 Charles St, Louisville, KY 40204).

A special thanks to Dr. Ignacio Montes and the team at CBC for their compassionate care and to the many family members who helped with her care and support throughout her life and illness.

Memorial contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105), www.StJude.org, a Charity that she actively supported.

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Ruth Marie (Goss) Lee, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019.

She was born on September 3, 1933 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Louise (Kundert) Goss. She is also preceded in death by her sisters; Betty Goss, Shirley Tharp, Dolores Will and Doris Levi.

Ruth was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline Academy. She retired after 27 years of service from Navistar/International Harvester. She also worked for Louisville Forge and Gear for 11 years.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Goss (Gloria), her children; Larry Lee (Kathy), Greg Lee (Terri), Sandy Denman (Tom), Kelley Schuler (Chuck), five grandchildren; Amy Berryhill (Erick), Sarah Kruer (John), Andrew Lee, Katlyn Schuler, Joshua Schuler, two great grandsons Augie Berryhill and Hudson Kruer. "Ruthie" will also be missed by many friends and other family members including several loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of Mass at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church (6500 St Bernadette Ave, Prospect, KY 40059) with burial at St. Michaels Cemetery (1155 Charles St, Louisville, KY 40204).

A special thanks to Dr. Ignacio Montes and the team at CBC for their compassionate care and to the many family members who helped with her care and support throughout her life and illness.

Memorial contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105), www.StJude.org, a Charity that she actively supported.

To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am
St. Bernadette Catholic Church (6500 St Bernadette Ave, Prospect, KY 40059)

Service

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 11:00am
St. Bernadette Catholic Church (6500 St Bernadette Ave, Prospect, KY 40059)

Interment

St. Michaels Cemetery
(1155 Charles St, Louisville, KY 40204)

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

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