Ruth Louise Thompson

Ruth Louise Thompson, 86, of Kent, has gone to be with Tommy Friday, June 18, 2010 at Kent Healthcare Center. She was born August 31, 1923 in Kent, to Harry A. and Metta A. (Brown) Austin. Ruth worked several years for Ohio Bell and enjoyed sewing, social work and her many pets. She is survived by her son, Robert M. "Gus" (Sherry) Thompson Jr. of Kent; sisters, Martha Breslin of Henderson, NV, Elsie Bard of Kent, Mary Harvey of El Segundo, CA, Betty Wynns of Kent and Metta Linnen of Hubbard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. "Tommy" Thompson Sr.; brothers, Kenneth Austin, Jack Austin, Carl Austin, Harry Austin Jr. and Harold Austin; and sister, Dorothy Bowen. Calling hours will be held 2-4 PM Sunday, June 20th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 21st with Chaplain Robert Grow officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 724C Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, OH 44143.