Nina Ruth Fohn (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Nina Ruth Fohn, daughter of George R. and Lola A. Gann Forgey, was born November 6, 1929, near Sparta, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, October 24, 2018, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-eight years, eleven months, and eighteen days.
On October 11, 1947, she was united in marriage to Dale Fohn, and to this union three daughters and one son were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale, on January 6, 2012; a son-in-law, J C Benage; a granddaughter, Paula Marie Darnell; and two sisters, Louise Shipman and Edna Walters.
Nina Ruth is survived by three daughters, Judith “Judy” Benage, of Lebanon, Missouri, Jeannie Carlson and Janie Mitchell, both of Springfield, Missouri; a son, Jim Fohn, and his wife, Janice, of Cassville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Chris, Carrie, Shanon, Jason, Justin, and Lindsay; eleven great-grandchildren, Corinne, Colin, Raegan, Georgia, Wiley, Oliver, Max, Grant, Elizabeth, Richard, and Genevieve; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born near Sparta, Missouri, and was raised in the Lebanon area, where she graduated from Lebanon High School in the Class of 1947. After she and Dale were married, they made their home in the Lebanon area and lovingly raised their children. Through the years, Nina Ruth was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family and also worked as a sales clerk at various clothing stores in downtown Lebanon. These stores included Burley’s Department Store, Casey’s Ladies Wear, Fashions by Griffith, and Bonnie’s Place.
Nina Ruth was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and loved the fellowship and friendships her church offered.
She possessed a phenomenal green thumb and grew the most wonderful and amazing geraniums and ferns. She also kept her yard and lawn in pristine condition at all times. Her family was very dear to her and she especially enjoyed having time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Nina Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
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