PARKER CITY – Ruth E. Hiatt, a longtime resident of rural Parker City, died Wednesday evening, September 15, 2010 at her daughter's home in Winchester following an extended illness. She was 79 years of age. Born in Portland on December 9, 1930, her parents were Harley & Dortha Millett. She graduated from Portland High School in 1948 and lived most of her life in Randolph County where she farmed with her husband of 44 years, the late Arnold E. Hiatt. She was a homemaker and member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bowling & card playing with friends and family. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her son: Mike A. Hiatt (wife: Brenda), Parker City; 2 daughters: Joyce A. Himes (husband: Bill), Winchester, and Debbie Henning (husband: John), Winchester, formerly Debbie Brouse; a brother: Tom Millett (wife: Wanetta), Portland; 8 grandchildren: Brandy Stroup (fiancé: Jim Dilsaver), Matthew Hiatt, Michael Hiatt, Chris Himes, Scott Himes (companion: Heather), Keatha Brouse (fiancé: Randy Ludwick), Krista Brouse (fiancé: Chris Musgrove), and Jason Brouse; 7 great-grandchildren: Mikael Stroup, Brayden Stroup, Jayden Stroup, Devin Himes, Graham Himes, Averi Ludwick, Gunnar Ludwick, and 1 step-great-grandchild: Harrison Hamilton.

Along with her parents and husband, she has 2 sisters deceased: Betty Thornburg and Joan James.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday September 19, 2010, at Meacham Funeral Service, Albany, with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Maxville.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday September 18, 2010, from 4 until 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 3955 N. 1000 W., Parker City, IN 47368.