Ruth Ann McConnell age 70 of Flint, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at McLaren Regional Hospital in Flint, following a lingering illness, and surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 16, 1945 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late R.A. Delbert and Ethelyn (Sherwood) Van Wormer, and spent most of her life in Caro, recently moving to Flint. Ruth was a loving mother, daughter and sister who cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had been employed in a number of places in and around Caro. She is survived by six children and their spouses, Perry McConnell of Clio, Valerie and Paul Cunningham of Durand, William and Melinda McConnell of Flint, Ruthie Gross of Clio, Tim and Linda McConnell of Vassar, Claton and Tina McConnell of Caro; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Ethelyn A. VanWormer of Caro, Alice Ann Shamel of Florida and Audrey Lee Blackmer of Caro; brothers, Robert VanWormer of Saginaw and Alfred G. Rayner of Caro; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Justin, Dustin and Brett Cunningham; and one great-grandson, Daniel Hawkins. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Pastor Jay Blackmer officiating. Burial will follow at East Dayton Cemetery in Caro. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the McConnell Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Claton McConnell, 205 West Sherman St., Caro, MI 48723. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.
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