Ruth E. Giddings, 87, of Gays Mills, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Soldiers Grove Health Services. She was born March 12, 1933, to the late Richard and Bessie (Harper) Stagman. She loved gardening, crafts, the outdoors and animals. 

Survivors include her children, Bealis and Betsy Giddings; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three siblings, Harold Stagman, Gloria (Alan) Morvits, and Glenn (Grace) Stagman; other relatives and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willard Giddings, and her sister, Vernice Poller.