Ruth J. Kellum

Ruth J. Kellum, 78, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Brandywine Hall Nursing Home in West Chester, PA. Born in Chatham, PA, she was the daughter of the late James A. Wilkerson and Mary Fountain Wilkerson.

Ruth was a County resident all her life. She was employed at the Coatesville Hospital and later at the Brandywine Hospital for over 50 years as a dietician.

She is survived by one son Paul Kellum and wife Marian of Coatesville, four grandchildren Paul Kellum Jr., Paulisha Kellum, Tyler Kellum, Amir Kellum and one great grandchild Paige Kellum. She was preceded in death by her sisters; Naomi Wilkerson , Evelyn Wilkerson, Lena Lambert, Agnes Rudolph and brothers, Francis Wilkerson, Calvin Wilkerson and Carlton Wilkerson. Ruth spent some of her free time playing bingo and having a little fun at the casino. But what truly excited her the most is when she got the opportunity to see or speak with her grandchildren They were a ray of sunshine to her eyes. Ruth will truly be missed by all those who love her. May she forever rest in peace.

Due to the current restriction on public gatherings, services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com