Ruth and her twin sister, Ruby, were born on December 16, 1921, to William and Grace (Haid) Thompson. Ruth was born into Eternal Life on September 5, 2009. Ruth was married to Paul D. Canaday in 1942, and was later married to Blonde Warren. Ruth was the loving mother of Stephen Paul Canaday and Connie Canaday-Ripley. Ruth was the cherished grandmother of Holly Canaday and Jason Vaught; great-grandmother to Stevie and Harrison; and giving aunt to her nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many dear friends, relatives and loving supporters, especially Phyllis Miller, her daughter, Susan, and all of the extended Thompson and Warren Families. Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul D. Canaday; her second husband, Blonde Warren; her son, Stephen Paul Canaday and his wife, Terri; her twin sister, Ruby Thompson; brothers, Paul and Bill Thompson; and her sister, Clara Martin. Ruth is survived by her beloved sister, Helen Peacher; daughter Connie Ripley and her husband, Jack; granddaughter Holly Canaday and her daughter, Stevie; and grandson Jason Vaught and his wife, Ann and their son, Harrison. Ruth brought joy and love to all she knew and she never met a stranger. She was an inspiration to those around her and a true kindred spirit. Her goal was to live her life so that when she died no one would have a bad thing to say about her……She accomplished that goal. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, in Eastlawn Cemetery.