Sep 15, 1931 – Oct 20, 2026
Ruth Brandon age 95, of Murray, KY passed away peacefully in the presence of her family at home on October 20th, 2026. She was born in LA Center, KY September 15th, 1931.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Geraldine Armstrong of LaCenter, KY; husband, Howard Brandon; and brother, Benjamin Armstrong of Louisville, KY.
Ruth met her devoted husband when they were students at Murray State College in 1950. She graduated from Murray State College with a degree in Nursing education as well as her husband who graduated in Industrial Arts. She worked as a surgical nurse and for Dr. John Quartermous Sr. Her family was the most important, but God was always first in her life. She was a devoted Christian and member of the First United Methodist church for over 50 years.
Ruth was an avid bridge player and loved to bowl and golf. Howard and Ruth traveled a lot, and one of the most memorable trips was Jackie Onassis auction in New York City, NY. She enjoyed going on trips with her daughter to New York each year and with Howard to Hershey, PA and Oshkosh, WI to the EAA air show annually. Ruth and Howard were married for 70 years.
Survived by daughter, Lori Sweeney; son, Randy Brandon and wife Gina; four grandchildren, Holly Georgiou and husband PJ, Brandon Edmiston and wife Janet, Aron Sweeney, and Andrew Sweeney and wife Nicki. She’s also survived by her great grandchildren, Sophie Georgiou, Savannah Georgiou, Christian Georgiou, Frankie Civitella, Joey Civitella, and Benjamin Edmiston. Also survived by nieces, Leigh Taub, Lynne Seewer, Beth Fangman, Janice Brandon Carrla Stokes, and Jerry Hendricks; as well as nephews, Tommy Brandon and Roger Brandon.
A special thank you to Dr Hollis Clark; and caregivers Karen Carson, Alma Grey, Barbara Griggs, and Kathy Evitts.
Graveside service will be held for all friends and family at Brandon plantation at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 25th, 2026, at the Fair Cemetery, in Murray, KY with Bro. Kerry Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 25th, 2026, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to your favorite charity, in memory of Ruth Brandon.
Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
