Ruth Agnes Pennycuff

Ruth Agnes Pennycuff, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday December 16, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born May 15, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to Nicholas A. Augustin and Loretta A. (Nauert) Augustin.

Ruth graduated from Franklin Central High School.  She went onto work at Marion County Health Care Center for over 15 years.  She was a former member of Nativity Catholic Church in Indianapolis, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and very active with the choir.  Ruth was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shelbyville.  When she was younger, she enjoyed riding her horse, Betsy.  More recently she enjoyed working puzzles and playing euchre.  Ruth's greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.  She was a kind woman who always had a smile and positive outlook on life.

She married Obie Elbert Pennycuff on February 15, 1964 and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2007.

She is survived by her son, Paul (wife, Melinda) Pennycuff; her daughter, Mary Kay Hildebrand; her grandchildren, Melissa Forbes, Jamey Summers, Kaylee Hildebrand and Dylan Hildebrand; her great-grandchildren, Ada Spears, Layne Summers, Jazlyn McVay and Ryleigh Cook.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Connie Sue Pennycuff; her brother, Charles Anthony; her sister, Velma Ann Strahl; her son-in-law, Rickie Hildebrand and her beloved pug, "Zorro".

A Rosary will be recited Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN visitation will follow from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Mike Keucher officiating.

Burial will be in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ruth's family.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN  46176.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.