Ruth Anne Taliaferro
Ruth, age 80, passed away December 13, 2022. Survivors include her husband, Thomas A. Taliaferro; sons, Daniel (Stephanie), Andrew (Amanda), and Michael (Andrea); 6 grandchildren; brother, Richard (Donna); and sister, Joan (Paul).
Ruth was a Sexton High School graduate (1960). She also attended MSU. Ruth was a former training director for American Bank & Trust, and taught banking processes at LCC. She was a master knitter and taught knitting at Yarn for Ewe. She also was a volunteer at Our Savior Lutheran School and Emanuel First Lutheran School.
Ruth and Thomas traveled Europe, the U.S., and the Caribbean. They enjoyed 32 cruises together! She was a wonderful wife and mother, and was loved by her family. Although missed for now, we look forward to reunification of life in heaven with her.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Entombment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Her family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
23 Messages to “Ruth Anne Taliaferro”
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Michael T Schueller
December 15, 2022 at 5:29 pmSending love and support to the whole family. Such a great lady.
Kimberly Taliaferro
December 15, 2022 at 5:32 pmSo many wonderful memories spending Christmas with Aunt Ruth and Uncle Tom.
I will forever cherish every knitted item I have my my beautifully talented Aunt Ruth.
Love you always,
Kimberly Taliaferro
Bill and Joan Dailey
December 16, 2022 at 7:10 amOur thoughts are with Ruth, Tom and family. We will greatly miss our annual “get togethers” with her, Tom, and the Bogarts, So many good memories over the years that we enjoyed sharing. Ruth cared for other’s which she demonstrated throughout her life. She had an engaging personality, smile and sense of humor. Her persistence and artistic ability ability is demonstrated through her knitting hobby and skill.
Tony Fortino and Dick Gaeng
December 16, 2022 at 8:53 amPlease accept our sincerest condolences.
Eileen MacLaren Collins
December 16, 2022 at 9:51 amWhen Ruth taught me how to knit socks we discovered a mutual family tie with her family. From then on I felt that each time I knit I was weaving in a part of our shared family history. Her patience in teaching a beginner was amazing!
Deb (Devlin) and Rick Angevine
December 16, 2022 at 10:03 amDear Taliaferro Family,
So sorry to read about Mrs. Taliaferro. Not only did she know my parents, but our son went to school with her son, Mike. Sweet, sweet, lady.
May your heart ache bring many happy memories of her.
Bob & Barb Stornant
December 16, 2022 at 12:49 pmWe will all miss her. Finally at peace.
Dave Kirkey
December 16, 2022 at 9:33 pmDave and Donna Kirkey. December 15 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Katrina (USPS)
December 17, 2022 at 12:53 amMr. Taliaferro,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Taliaferro was always kind to me and I always enjoyed talking to her.
Gary Bogart
December 17, 2022 at 4:08 pmRuthie was so special. Her smile and demeanor was always so precious. She always recognized my voice no matter how well disguised on the phone when I would call Tom. We always enjoyed getting to together with her and Tom during our summer travels from Florida. Years ago we traveled to Spain with Ruthie’s
parents, and Tom and Ruth.
She will be missed greatly. We are praying for the family as they lay her to rest.
Gary and Susan Bogart
Bradenton, Florida
Sally Burke
December 18, 2022 at 8:40 amSo sorry to hear of Ruth’s death. She has a wonderful family to remember her.
George Nugent
December 18, 2022 at 9:43 amDear Tom,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Ruth. I remember her from our days at AB&T, and our past friendship in years past.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Pam Ogle
December 18, 2022 at 9:48 amThough Ruth is no longer with you, I rejoice along with your family that she has her eternal salvation. I have many fond memories of Ruth from OSL. My mother, Carmela, loved your family dearly. There are no forever good-byes. In God’s time, you will be reunited together again.
Matt McLeod/Kositchek's
December 18, 2022 at 12:00 pmDear Tom and Family,
I am sorry for your loss and know how hard you worked to give Ruth the best quality of life possible. It was a privilege to have known Ruth and to call you both our friends for many years. On behalf of everyone at Kositchek’s I send you and your family our deepest condolences.
Gene Conley
December 19, 2022 at 11:04 pmTom and Family, I am very sorry for learn of your wife, mother and grandmothers passing away. , You are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort through this difficult time of loss.
Jim Huff
December 19, 2022 at 11:18 pmI knew her from the state police retiree meetings and and her husband Tom. She didn’t talk much when there, but was smiling the whole time. My sincere condolences to your family.
Jim Tyler
December 20, 2022 at 9:06 amTom and family,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth, wife mother and grandmother. Tom, my heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim Tyler
Art Nash
December 20, 2022 at 9:41 amTom, you and your family and in my thoughts and prayers.
Art Nash
Jim Carter
December 20, 2022 at 2:25 pmTom,
Kathe and I were saddened to learn of Ruth’s recent passing. Although it’s been a long time since we last saw her, we still remember her smiling face and bubbly personality. Please know that we’re thinking of you and the entire Talliaferro family.
Sincerely,
Jim Carter
Kathy Rector
December 20, 2022 at 4:02 pmTom, you and your family are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Steve & Carolyn Madden
December 20, 2022 at 5:51 pmTom & Family,
So sad to hear of Ruth’s passing and the loss you feel. Carolyn and I send along thoughts that hopefully will comfort you.
Nadean Yovanovich Hillary
December 22, 2022 at 5:17 amSo sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralph Boudreau (MSP Retiree)
December 23, 2022 at 3:03 pmTom and family, I pray that the Good Lord is holding Ruth close. May she
rest in peace.