Ruth Elinor Lewis

Mrs. Ruth Elinor (Umstot) Lewis, 71, of Corbin, Kentucky passed away on December 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Ruth, daughter of the late William Gilmore Umstot and Elinor May Umstot, was born January 30, 1952 in Cumberland, Maryland. She was raised alongside her sisters, Nancy Barry (the late Robert C., Jr.) and Becki Vasse (Alan). She is a 1970 graduate of Fort Hill High School. Upon graduation, she attended nursing school at Alleghany Community College where she earned her RN degree in 1972. She touched many in her career, from Memorial Hospital in Cumberland, MD, Children’s Medical Group in Westminster, MD, Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Corbin, KY, Knox County Elementary in Barbourville, KY and South Laurel High School in London, KY.

Ruth was very active with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls organization throughout her youth and served as Grand Worthy Advisor of Maryland during the 1971-1972 session and served as installing officer at Supreme Assembly in 2012. She was also a member of Eastern Star. She was passionate about the organization and cherished several life-long friendships that originated from the Cumberland Chapter and Maryland Rainbow.

She was married to her first love, Jack Michael “Mike” Lewis, on July 15, 1972. Their union was blessed with two children. She is survived by her husband, two children, Christopher Lewis (Amy) and Sara Harris (Mike), 5 grandchildren (Sydney & Jaxon Lewis, Carly, Cooper & Crosby Harris) and many sisters and brothers – in – law, nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.

Ruth’s life will be cherished by all who knew her. She had an infectious smile, lovable personality and was always willing to lend a hand. Her family was everything to her; she adored her grandchildren and made sure everyone knew it.

Visitation will be held from 10-12pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at First Christian Church, 100 South Kentucky Avenue, where her memorial service will follow at 12pm with Rev. Ronnie Mitchell and Dr. Bob Tibbs officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Shriners Children’s Hospital in memory of Ruth. A memorial contribution link has been provided below to make donations online.