Ruth Gayle Fitch-Wilburn-Mcgraner

Ruth Gayle Fitch (Wilburn) McGraner 89 of Chillicothe, lived in Columbus, Ohio and Branford, Florida. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 28, 2026. Ruth was born September 8, 1937 in Belfry, Kentucky, the 8th child of a beautifully blended family of John Henry Fitch and Hazel Hester Savage (Blackburn) Fitch. On August 25, 1955 she married Donald K. Wilburn and later second husband Sammy Mcgraner.

Ruth and Don were blessed with 4 children. Myra Lynn, Steven Keith, Gregory David and George Scott. Her family was her lifeline. Ruth worked as a key punch operator and did data processing for; Grange Mutual Insurance, Nationwide Insurance, SM Flickinger, and Ohio EPA, where she retired after many years of service.

Ruth was preceded in death by son Stevie (forever 3 years old) her former husbands, Donald Wilburn and Sammie McGraner as well as her parents John and Hazel, siblings; Charles Edward (Blackburn), Ada Lois Banks, Anna Laura Justice, Betty and Jimmy (forever 2 years old), John Henry Jr and Melissa Frances Riegle.

She was Ruth or Ruthie to many but She was Mom to her daughter Myra Lynn (Rick) Ewing, sons Gregory David (Mary), George Scott . Mim to her Grandchildren: Keeley (Brad) Smith, Karli (Andy) Amick, Korry Ewing, Logan (Emily) Willis, Zachary (Lauren) Peck, Carra (Vince) Hanson, Shelby (Tim) Steck, Andrew (Ashley) Morehart, Madison (Nick) Eifel, Peyton (Sarah) Wilburn, Triston Wilburn. Great grandchildren: Taylor (Clayton) Russell, Delaney and Drake Amick, Macey and Jansen Smith, Sebastian Ewing, Mallory, Nora and Malachi Willis, Camden and Carter Peck, Lorelei and Max Hanson, baby Steck (on the way) Felix and Lola Morehart, Oliver Eifel, and Greyson and Cade Wilburn; one great, great grandson Keaton Russell as well as her beloved dog Evee who was her constant companion. She also leaves behind her daughter by choice not birth Susie Hopper Groom, many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends with such fond memories of her Labelle Drive family.

Mim loved playing the piano and singing. She was raised Methodist and served on many church committees and choirs in different Methodist Churches. She and Sam were Lay Delegates to the annual conference in Florida.

Ruth (Mim) was an avid sports fan, specifically the Buckeyes (O-H), Wildcats (go Blue), Gators (chomp chomp) Bengals (Who Dey) and the Cincinnati Reds. She loved baking for her family and friends (even her mailman)...apple cake, buckeyes, peanut butter fudge and friendship bread to name a few.

Mim's greatest joy was spending time with her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life honoring Ruth will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Shalom United Methodist Church. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate a life filled with faith, family, and love.