Evelyn Marie Hartman Ruddle, 96, of Franklin, WV passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.

She was born July 22, 1926 at the family homeplace in the Deer Run area of Franklin, to the late Jennings Bryan and Vanie Marie Bell Hartman.  Prior to becoming a resident at Pendleton Manor in December 2015, she made her home in the Ruddle community.

Evelyn was a graduate of Franklin High School.  She worked as a waitress at Ikey's Restaurant in Franklin and Mountain State Restaurant in Ruddle.  Evelyn retired from Hanover Shoe Company.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

On February 13, 1946, she married Ralph W. Ruddle, who preceded her in death on January 30, 1975.

Surviving are –

A daughter –

Betty Marie Smith (Shyrl) of Franklin

A son –

Calvin Ralph "Buddy" Ruddle (Donna) of Moyers

One grandson –

Bradley "Brad" Smith (Julie) of Dayton, VA

Two granddaughters –

Melissa Ruddle Lambert (Rick) of Broadway, VA

Kristie Ruddle (Mike Lambert) of Sugar Grove, WV

Eight great-grandchildren –

Jared, Nathan and Noah Smith

Dilan, Aleisha and Alexia Lambert

Shayla Ruddle and Milayna Britton

One great-great-granddaughter –

Kaci Keller

A sister-in-law –

June Hartman of North Canton, OH

Several nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Debbie Fledderjohann (Paul) of Clinton, OH

Evelyn was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Edward Ruddle; two brorthers, Owen Hartman and Edward "Ed" Hartman; and a sister, Anna Whytsell.

There will be no formal visitation.  Family and friends may pay their respects and sign the guest register at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin on Friday, December 9 from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.  The casket will be closed.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 11:00 AM at Ruddle Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor David Morris officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pendleton Manor, P. O. Box 700, Franklin, WV  26807 or Franklin Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 966, Franklin, WV  26807.