Ruth Ellen Brinker

Ruth Ellen Brinker, 58, of Plainfield, passed away November 21, 2015. She was born May 7, 1957 to the late James Albert and Patricia Joyce (Forney)Ruark in Greencastle. She was a dock supervisor for Roadway Express for 15 years. She also was a home healthcare aid for Senior Check In for 4 years. She is survived by her son, Dustin J. (Laura) Brinker; two daughters, Kimberliy M. Brinker and Jennifer R. L. Rewerts; two brothers, Lewie (Jody) Smith and Jim (Teresa) Ruark Jr.; three sisters, Beverly Porter, Phyllis Oliver, and Nellie Foster; and 8 grandchildren, Chad, Sydney, David, Emma, Bella, Lexie, Conner, and Caleb. Private graveside services will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield.