Ruth Gillette

Obituary of Ruth Irene Gillette

Ruth Irene Gillette passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at age 83 in the comfort of her home. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday from noon until the service. The Funeral Service, conducted by Chaplain Adam Garner, is 2 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2015 in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home, followed by interment in Wilson County Memorial. Memorial Donations: Gentiva Hospice for whom the family is grateful for their exceptional kindness, professionalism, and support during Ms. Ruth's illness and also to PANCAN.org. Ruth was an avid golfer and member of Lebanon Golf and Country Club since 1964 where she was Ladies' Champion in 1967 and 1976. She was an active member of the Ladies' Golf Association which coordinated yearly tournaments to raise funds for the course maintenance and landscaping projects. She was also a certified bowling instructor and prior member of Danny Evans' Shell Oil bowling team in the 1960's. Ruth relocated to Lebanon with her husband Howard and daughters Julia and Tina from Dayton OH in 1963 as part of the Precision Rubber Products expansion. Ruth was born and reared in Springfield, OH. She was preceded in her passing by her father Lloyd Stratton, mother Nellie Stratton, and brother Franklin Stratton. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Howard Gillette. Mrs. Gillette is survived by husband: Howard G. Gillette; daughters: Julia (Tony) Chaffin and Tina (John) Drnek; grandchildren: Dustin Chaffin, Kelly (Art) Snyder, Jared Chaffin, and Christopher (Caitlin) Drnek; brother Charles (Jeanette) Stratton; and lifetime friend Lucille Chance. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.