Virginia Ruth Bevins, age 76, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Huntington, WV. She was born September 7, 1938 in Hardy, Kentucky to the late Eldon Luther and Cressie (Gooslin) Stanley.
She is survived by her husband, Jim L. Bevins of Patriot, Ohio; sons, John Bevins of Patriot, Ohio and James Bevins of Proctorville, Ohio; daughter, Ruth Bevins of Patriot, Ohio; a gift from God as a daughter, Lisa Cales of Jackson, Ohio; grandchildren, J.R. (Jennie) Bevins of Proctorville, Ohio, Alex Bevins of Indiana, Crystal Dawn Smith of Huntington, West Virginia, and Renee Bevins-Bruton of Huntington, West Virginia; sister, Hazel Logan of Morehead, Kentucky; sister-in-law, Vernetta Stanley; and special family friend, Almida Purdue; special granddaughter with HIMG in Huntington, Jennifer; numerous great-grandchildren; as well as several other nieces, nephews, and family members.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her siblings, Bud Stanley, Joanie Stanley, Harrison Stanley, Clifford Stanley, and Geneva Runyans.
Friends may call at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill, Ohio on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 12 to 2 p.m. A service will follow at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Brother Aaron Hutchinson officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com