Ruth Mae Gustin

Anderson - Ruth Mae Bryant Gustin, 84, Anderson, died July 3, 2004 at St. Johns Health System, Anderson Indiana after an extended illness. She was born May 5, 1920 in Madison County, Indiana, and was a lifelong Madison County resident. She was an Avon Representative for 16 years. She also sold the crafts that she made. She attended Pleasant Valley Church. Her family came first. She was a member of the UAW Local #662 Craft Club and TRIAD. She was often the decorator for events at Fall Creek Heights School. She was a CBer whose handle was ''Friday.'' She is survived by her husband whom she married May 30, 1941 at Pleasant Valley Church by the Rev. Dewey Zent, Robert Lovett Gustin; five children, Robert L & wife Sandra Gustin of Pendleton, John William Gustin of Laporte, James E. & wife Linda Gustin of Markleville, Pamela Sue Oster and Linda Jolene Gustin both of Anderson; nine grandchildren, Naidne Gustin & husband Aaron Bilinski of Brownsburg, Molly Gustin, Joe Gustin, Annie Gustin and Jay Gustin all of Chesterton, Kris Gustin & fiancee Ashley Ginder of Pendleton, Kelley Gustin & husband Randy O'Dell of Eaton, Ohio, Brad Oster and Ryan Oster both of Anderson; three great grandchildren, Madisen O'Dell and Tyler O'Dell both of Eaton, Ohio and Braden James Gustin of Pendleton; very special sister, Maxine Bryant Frazee Emswiller of Muncie; special nephew, Max Frazee; sister-in-law, Mary Gustin & husband Max Markle of Markleville; two nieces and four nephews and many special friends including, Maxine Hunter-Crawley. Pall Bearers and Honorary Pall Bearers are as follows, Robert Gustin, John William Gustin, James E. Gustin, Kris Gustin, Joe Gustin, Jay Gustin, Brad Oster, Ryan Oster, Randy O'Dell, Max Frazee and Aaron Bilinski. She was preceded by her parents, Fred & Clara Gooding Bryant; a sister, Wanda Bryant Shaw and a daughter-in-law, Deeann K. Kinsey Gustin. Services will be Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 1:00 PM, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Rev. Gerald Burnett officiating. Entombment will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at South Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or to Heart Disease Research Foundation. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Ruth Mae Gustin

May 5, 1920 - July 3, 2004