Barbara Ruth Meyer

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Barbara Ruth (Wright) Meyer, Greencastle, passed away Friday evening, May 18, 2012.

She was born Dec. 13, 1940 at San Antonio, Texas and was the daughter of Edward and Kitty Wright.

She married Thomas A. Meyer on Aug. 8, 1959 and he survives. Also surviving are her daughters Julie and husband Brent Reed of Coatesville and Janis and husband Sergio Gonzalez of Indianapolis; grandchildren Miles, Katie, Emily, Michelle and Annie; her brother David and wife Debbie Wright, Rockport, Texas; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She is a graduate of Jefferson High School, San Antonio and retired from the Indiana Department of Correction. She was an active member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and was also a volunteer for the Putnam County Senior Citizens as well as RSVP Volunteer Services.

She was dearly cherished by many and her generous and loving spirit will be greatly missed.

A service will be held on Thursday, May 24 at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary, Greencastle. A celebration of life will then follow at 7 p.m. at Irvington United Methodist Church, 30 N. Audubon Rd., Indianapolis.

Donations can be made to St. Andrew's with the notation: Non-Food Pantry.

Arrangements entrusted to Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.