Ruth (Barnes) Johnston

Ruth (Barnes) Johnston, age 87 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilation Center near Ripley, Ohio. She was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley, Ohio and volunteered countless hours at the St. Michael Catholic School. Ruth touched the lives of everyone she encountered and was known for her compassion and kindness. She was intimately involved in the lives of her grandchildren as well as her great-grandson. She was born March 24, 1935 in Rockholds, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lewis and Rachel (Engle) Barnes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons - Tony Brandenburg in 1966 and Buddy Brandenburg in 2021, two brothers - William Barnes and Bobby Joe Barnes and one sister - Marinell (Freeman) Wolf.

Ms. Johnston is survived by one son - Thomas Johnston and daughter-in-law Melissa (Alexander) Johnston; grandson - Christopher Johnston and Neesha (Nainee); granddaughter - Jackalyn (Johnston) Jones and Nathaniel; great-grandson - Tatum Jones and one brother - Tommy Freeman and Donna.

Following cremation, a private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Ruth will be buried alongside her sons, at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio is serving the family.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Michael School, 300 Market Street, Ripley, Ohio 45167.