Ruth Imogene Edens Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Imogene Edens of Whitestown, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 12, 2025 at the age of 90. Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Byrkett and Mandy Opal Byrkett; her husbands, Robert L. Hines and John Edens, Sr.; her close friend Marvin Trent; her son Garry Gordon; her son-in-law Kenny Manning; her stepson-in-law Steve Allen; and her sisters, Cora Mae Riddle and Maxine Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Vicki Manning, Earl Hines and Dennis Hines (Shirley); her stepchildren, Tammy Allen, Joni Cox, Johnna Galvan (John), John Edens, Jr. (Crissi), Annette Wamsley (Mike) and Christopher Kyle Malattere (Mary); her grandchildren, Conway Manning (Patty), Stephen Manning, Mandy Franks, Jonathon Lahne, Paula Blankenship (Troy), Chris Gordon (Ronna), Robert Hines and Holly Hines; her nephew C. D. Smith; her daughter-in-law Ruth Hedge; and her former husband Lyle Gordon. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren.
