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Ruth Nelda Gillham
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Ruth Nelda Gillham

September 1, 1927 - March 28, 2021

Ruth Nelda Gillham, age 93, of Humboldt, Kansas, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 28th, 2021, from Country Place Assisted Living in Chanute, Kansas. Ruth was born in the home of her parents, Charlie and Vida (Majors) Spillman, just south of Mildred, Kansas, on September 1st, 1927. Ruth married Wilfred "Wayne" Gillham on her 21st birthday in 1948 and they made their home in Humboldt for more than 65 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; great-grandson, Michael Burden; brothers, Lee Ed, Rol, and Max and their wives; sisters, Eileen Rayburn and her husband; and Hazel and Helen Spillman. Ruth is survived by her sister, Janice; sons, Terry and wife, Beth, of Moran, Kansas, Rex and wife, Peggy, of Haughton, Louisiana, and Charles "Chuck" and wife, Linda, of Plevna, Kansas; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of dear friends made over the many years. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola, Kansas. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Humboldt, Kansas. Ruth will lie in state from 8:30 A.M. until the service begins. Memorials in honor of Ruth are suggested to the American Alzheimer's Association and may be left with the funeral home or mailed to 1883 U.S. Highway 54, Iola, Kansas 66749. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

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Ruth Nelda Gillham, age 93, of Humboldt, Kansas, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 28th, 2021, from Country Place Assisted Living in Chanute, Kansas. Ruth was born in the home of her parents, Charlie and Vida (Majors) Spillman, just... View Obituary & Service Information

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