Ruth E. Nichols' Obituary
Ruth Nichols Obituary
Ruth E. Nichols (nee Wilson), 87, of Elyria, was called home Tuesday January 13, 2026. She was born October 3, 1938 in Elyria and was a 1956 graduate of Elyria High School. From 1956-1960, she held an administration position for Elyria Lace Factory. She volunteered as a teacher’s aid while her son and grandchildren were in grade school. Ruth was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Elyria where she was church treasurer and a Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, gardening, camping with her husband, bowling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ruth is survived by her sister, Rosemary Jost; grandchildren, Justin (Emily) Brewer, Blake (Dana) Brewer and Joe (Brenda) Brewer; 11 great-grandchildren; nephew, David Scott and was an aunt to several family members in Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Wilson; mother, Rose Wilson Jost; stepfather, Henry “Hank” Jost; first husband, L.B. Brewer; second husband, Rainey Gordon Nichols; son, Robin “Rob” Brewer’ brother, Billy Wilson; sister, Anna Scott and nephew, Allen Scott.
Friends will be received Monday, January 19, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria. A funeral service will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30 am in the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.
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