Obituary

Ruth H. Pershing

January 1, 1917 - September 27, 2012

Ruth H. Pershing, 95, of Waverly, NE, widow of Arthur A. Pershing died 9-27-12 in Lincoln, NE. Homemaker, born near Memphis, NE. Member of Greenwood United Methodist Church. Member of Naphis Temple #66. Daughters of the Nile of Lincoln, NE. Former member and past Matron of Greenwood Order of the Eastern Star.

Family members include sons & daughters-in-law Larry Pershing, Lincoln; Jon Pershing, Tucson, AZ; Joe (Kathy) Pershing Sr., Tucson, AZ; Vernon Pershing (Sue), Van Dyne, WI; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister Fern Miller, Wahoo, NE; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by husband Arthur; twin sister, Ruby; her parents; brother Harvey; sister Emma.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M on Wednesday 10-3-12 at First United Methodist Church 14410 Folkstone, Waverly, NE.

Family will greet friends from 6:00-7:30 P.M on Tuesday 10-2-12 at Roper and Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O Street, Lincoln,NE.

Memorials to First United Methodist Church 14410 Folkstone, Waverly, NE.

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