Ruth Ann Dowdy

Ruth Ann Dowdy, 80 of Huntington, WV, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Cabell Health Care, Culloden, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 23 at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery, Branchland, WV. Ruth was born June 23, 1941 in Lincoln County, WV. She was a former director of the Huntington Food Bank, a long time stay at home mom and very active in PTA, not only for her children but for her grandchildren's schools as well. Preceding her in death was her mother, Shirley Faye Blankenship, grandmother Martha Blankenship, and her loving husband of 54 1/2 years Donald Douglas Dowdy. Survivors include her five children: Duane Douglas "Doug" Dowdy (Linda), Karen Scaggs (Jimmy), Melanie Miranda, Lisa Bloxsom (Jerry), Kellie Jackson (Eric); fifteen grandchildren: John, Brooke (David), Erick, Janel, Joey(Karen), Tyler, Kristina, Ricky, Nick(Sydney), Jake, Ben, Justin, Katie, Rachel (Zach) and Ali. In addition, four great-grandchildren survive her as well, Caden, Emma, Skylar and Riley; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; a host of nieces and nephews and special friends that she loved as her own, Lynn, Stephanie and Beth. Ruth was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all. A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM Wednesday, February 23, at the Reger Funeral Home until service time at 1:00 PM. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.