Ruth Nash
(February 26, 1917 - March 9, 2014)

Ruth Nash, 97 of Huntington, died Sunday, March 9, 2014 in the Woodlands Retirement Community. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church's Chapel by the Dr. Allen Reasons. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Ruth was born February 26, 1917 in Huntington, a daughter of the late Harry F. and Pearl Moate. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James H. Nash ; a daughter, Kaye Nash and two brothers, Harry F. II and Edward Moate. She was formerly a school teacher at Enslow Jr. High School. A long time member of the Fifth Ave. Baptist Church and an avid Marshall University fan and supporter. She loved the game of Bridge and enjoyed travelling with her Bridge group. Ruth is survived by her son, James C. "Nikita" Nash and his wife Trish of Huntington; one grandson, Jeff Nash and wife Christi of Lexington, KY; two great-grandchildren, Carson and Jake Nash. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Bernice Moate of Charlotte, NC and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions should be made to the Marshall Big Green Scholarship Fund. Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.