Emma “Ruth” Patterson Courts

Paul Young Funeral Home is assisting the Family

Obituary via Paul Young Funeral Home

Emma “Ruth” Patterson Courts, Beloved and faithful wife of The Rev. Glenn L Courts for 70 years.  Devoted mother of Jennie (Dale) Pepoon and Joni (John) Berry.  Cherished grandmother of Joshua Pepoon and Joel Berry.  Dear sister-in-law of Wayne Brown.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews (and their families).  Preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Myrtle Patterson; her siblings Amos Patterson, David Patterson and Carol Brown; and her sister-in-law Eunice Courts.  Ruth served faithfully as a pastor’s wife throughout her husband’s career within The Kentucky United Methodist Conference.  She earned her Master’s in Education and found delight in her career as an elementary educator, with a deep love and concern for all the children she served.  She attended the Sharonville United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 14th from 11:30 AM until time of the Funeral Service at 1:30 PM at Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy, OH  45231.  Interment to follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens.  Memorial donations can be made to Sharonville UMC Children’s Ministries, 3751 Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH  45241. Online condolences can be made at www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com.  Paul R. Young Funeral Home (Mt. Healthy) assisting the family.