Ruth Ann Faubion

"Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it, so, it goes on flying" 

    Ruth Ann Faubion, age 56, of Humboldt, TN. gained her heavenly legs on November 13th 2024. She was born on June 25, 1968 to Frank and Peggy Faubion in Highland Park, Illinois. Ruth was a 1986 graduate of Chillicothe High School. She gave birth to the light of her life, Brandon in June of 1989. She worked as a supervisor with Hope Haven Industries in Chillicothe, MO. and as a secretary with Preferred Healthcare in Trenton, MO. for many years. 

     After moving to Tennessee, she met the love of her life, Jim Uselton, who was her constant companion, her champion and loving support through everything for the last 5 years. 

     Ruth's extensive love of travel spanned from the Alaskan Frontier, to her precious Smokey Mountains, down to the Big Easy and the sandy beaches of the Gulf as well as Mexico! 

     Her many talents included being a great mom, an iconic sister, an amazing storyteller, an excellent cook and having the quickest of wits! 

     Ruth was a resilient warrior who fought every day and lived life on her terms. She had an unshakable bond with her three sisters. She was and will always be the baby (a position she cherished) and be loved unconditionally by all who knew her.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Peggy Faubion. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved Jim Uselton of Humboldt, TN., her son, Brandon Faubion of Oakfield, TN., one brother, Mike Faubion of Missouri, three sisters, Novalea Baker of Trenton, MO., Barbara Edwards (Carter) of Jackson, TN. and Elonda Sharp (Kelvin) of Trenton, MO. Fifteen beloved nieces and nephews, as well as numerous great and great great nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends. 

     The family will welcome friends on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Ronk Funeral Home for visitation with memorial to follow. Then welcome friends and family on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home in Chillicothe, MO. for visitation. Funeral will be Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm with burial to follow at May Cemetery in Chula, MO. 

     "Life isn't always easy sitting in a wheelchair. Sometimes I get discouraged and loaded down with care. That's when I lean on Jesus to help me through the day. For he gives me peace and comfort when trials come my way. The Bible says there is a place that someday I will see. When there will be no sickness or pain to bother me. I'll walk upon a street of gold, glorious beauty I will share. In a place called Heaven where I'll need no wheelchair." 

     Honoring Ruth as pallbearers are Rebecca Henry, Misty Scuderi, Holly Baker, Candice Turner, Michelle Shoemaker and Allison Faubion. Honorary pallbearers are Kyle Sharp and Cody Woods. 

     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to May Cemetery's Perpetual Care Fund care of Joe Roberts at 660-247-3604