Ruth E. Lacy age 75 of Garrett, IN died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor - Garrett, IN. Ruth was born February 11, 1941 in Knot County, KY to Andy and Betty J. (Collins) Handshoe and they preceded her in death. She married Leonard L. Lacy on May 25, 1985 in Mongo, IN and he died September 19, 1989. She was a punch press operator at Royal Industries - Auburn, IN Ruth is survived by 2 sons: Chris (Linda) Burch, Garrett, IN; Michael A. McCormick, Houston, TX and a daughter: Brenda Gingery, Garrett, IN. ; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 sisters: Versia (ken) Geyer, Auburn, IN' Dorothy Acker, Auburn, IN; 4 - half-sisters: Effie (Handshoe) Redus, New Albany, IN; Nancy (Handshoe) Collins, Kendallville, IN; Donna Bock, Auburn, IN; Carolyn Smith, Hindman, KY; 5 half-brothers: Andy Handshoe, Corunna, IN; Robert Handshoe, Kendallville, IN; Danny (Laura) McDaniels, Leo, IN; Don (Laurie) McDaniels, Auburn, IN and Ralph (Diane) McDaniel's, Fremont, IN. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents: Andy and Betty J. Handshoe; husband: Leonard L. Lacy and 2 sons: Frankie McCormick and Leo McCormick; grandson: David Gingery; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. A gathering of friends and family will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN Burial will take place at a later date in Christian Union Cemetery - Garrett, IN You may send a condolence or sign the on-line register book by visiting: www.thomasfuneralhome.org