Mary Ruth Isler

MARY RUTH WELLS ISLER

Mary Ruth Wells Isler of Hartford went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 31, 2011 following a long battle with Alzheim-er's. She was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at Hartford Baptist Church, where she was an active member as long as her illness allowed it, with Rev. Bruce Spivey and Rev. Chris Kroll officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery under the direction of Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home of Hartford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Scattering Seeds Missions at Hartford Baptist Church, Hartford, AL. Ruth was born August 9, 1925 and was the daughter of James Larkin and Luthie Wells. Receiving her training in New York, she was became a beautician and proprietor of The Modern Beauty Shop in Hartford until her retirement. She married John Wesley Isler of Hartford and they had one child, Mary Lynn Isler. Throughout her life, she was an avid gardener and for years grew prize winning roses and daylilies. Her hobbies included playing bridge and dominoes with her friends. She was a faithful friend, who stood shoulder to shoulder in times of need and will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Isler and her daughter, Mary Lynn Isler, both of Hartford. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of dear and loving friends. Bottoms-Garden Chapel of Hartford, (334) 588-3250, is in charge of arrangements. 

Published in Dothan Eagle on January 5, 2012* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jul 14 2022, 20:31:28 UTC