Ruth Johnston Reese, 95, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana.

She was born on February 2, 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Edward Everett and Nellie Stran (Jones) Johnston.

Ruth lived in the Baltimore area most of her life, moving to Stone Harbor, New Jersey and then to the Indiana area in 2015.  She was a homemaker, volunteering for the Girl Scouts for over 25 years.  Methodist by faith, Ruth was a member of Grace Methodist Church in Baltimore. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, teaching bridge, and playing duplicate bridge.

In addition to  her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Reese. Jr in 2009, a daughter Jane B. Reese in 2017, one sister Lois Funk, and four brothers Everett, Charles, Harry and Bob Johnston.

Ruth is survived by her daughters Nancy R. Jones of Indiana and Anne (Tom) R. Wells of Annandale, VA, grandchildren Elizabeth (Ben) Smith; Rachel (Collin) Schrader; Brian (Jess) Wells, David Wells, and four great grandchildren.

In accordance with Ruth's wishes, all services will be held privately at a later date.  Burial will be held at the family's convenience in Dalaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland.

www.bowserminich.com

.