Ruth Emma Baelz, 94, passed away at her home on September 4, 2018. She was the wife of Charles H. Baelz for 73 years.
Born in Taylor, PA. She was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Strein and one of six siblings.
She was an active member Hebron Baptist Church and the senior group, “The Happy Hearts” of Concord.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Donna Ashbaugh and Gail McGraw and husband Perry, and a son Bruce Baelz and wife Phyllis; six grandchildren; Stacey Foote and husband Bill, Brandon McCraw and wife Heidi, Douglad McCraw and wife Leanne. Nathan McCraw and wife Sydney, Dustin Baelz and Liz, Ashley Rose and husband Billy; nine great grandchildren. Gage and Faith Foote, Kayleigh and Walker McCraw. Saylor, Brooks and Emerson McGraw and Tyler and Mia Baelz.
Memorial service will be held 11 am. Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Hebron Baptist Church. Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider: Gleaning For The World, P.O Box 645, Concord, VA 24538. Centra Hospice, 2097 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24538, or Hebron Baptist Church, P.O Box 871, Concord, VA 24538
