Ruth N. Little

RUTH N. LITTLE, age 95, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Paoli Hospital. She was the wife of John T. Little who passed away in 2001, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She was predeceased by her first husband, Delno B. Robinson.

Born in Mountain City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Pedro and Laura Roberts Shoun.

Ruth worked in the mushroom industry for 40 years, retiring in 1984.

She was a 53 year member and one of the oldest members at the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, where she attended Church regularly with her children.

Ruth was an avid gardener and her passion was sewing and making quilts. She enjoyed going back to her hometown for visits, and being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by one daughter, Jane Mellinger and her husband Dennis of Kennett Square, PA; three sons, Bruce Robinson and his wife Kathy of Williamstown, NJ, Stephen T. Little of Kaolin, PA and John Michael Little and his wife Kathy of Jupiter, FL, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was the last surviving sibling of thirteen children.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9:00 to 11:00 ON Wednesday morning, November 16, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, 415 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, at the above address.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA.