HARTFORD, Ky. — Anna Ruth Hoover Rearden, 78, of Hartford, went to her heavenly home Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, while at the Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born July 9, 1940, to William Cody and Adelia (Hicks) Hoover in Ohio County, Kentucky.
On May 11, 1957, she wed Paul R. Rearden at Clear Run Baptist Church. She was his beloved wife for more than 61 years.
Following her marriage, she lived in Northern Indiana and began raising a family. In 1970, the family moved to Brownsburg, Indiana, where she became an active member of Bethesda Baptist Church. In 1998, she and her husband returned to live on her home place in rural Hartford. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Hartford.
Anna Ruth was loved by all who knew her for bright smile, fun sense of humor and her ability to always look on the bright side. Her faith in Christ helped her to overcome difficulties and encourage others. She enjoyed being outdoors, bird watching, traveling with family and friends, and listening to gospel music.
Along with her husband, she leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory including her daughter, Cindy (Richard) Schrier, of Thorntown, Indiana; her sons, David (Mindra) Rearden, of Brownsburg, Indiana, and Kenneth (Dee) Rearden, of Thorntown; her grandchildren, Patrick Beach, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jeff (Michelle) Schrier, of Thorntown, Joshua Schrier (Julia Weisman), of Washington, D.C., Cody (Emilee) Rearden, of Brownsburg, Stinson (Bekah) Rearden, of Brownsburg, Zachery Rearden, of Thorntown, Dakota Chambers, of Thorntown, Holly (Kasey) Copeland, of Thorntown, Peyton Rearden (Matt McDonald), of Lebanon, Indiana, Charlie Williams, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Chad Williams, of Indianapolis; along with 12 great-grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by all her brother and sister-in-law’s and nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home in Hartford. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at the funeral home with calling hours again from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Clear Run Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorial contributions to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Building Fund c/o Gerri Stinnett, 9536 Highway 1414, Hartford, KY 42347. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Miller-Schapmire is privileged and honored to be entrusted with the care of Anna Ruth Rearden. Share your messages of condolence with the family at www.millerschapmire.com.