Ruth A. Underwood, 96, of North Fairfield, died on Monday, April 4, 2022, at The Willows of Willard.  She was born on February 3, 1926, in Plymouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Meyer) Phillips.

Ruth was a 1944 graduate of North Fairfield High School.  She married Robert M. Underwood Sr. and together they shared 67 years of marriage until his passing in 2010.  Ruth was a homemaker and focused her attention on their family and raising their four sons.  She was a member of The Ripley Church.  Ruth enjoyed cooking, canning, sewing, quilting but her gardening and flowers brought her true joy.

Ruth is survived by her sons, John Underwood of Orange Park, FL, Jarold (Margaret) Underwood of Port Clinton, OH, Robert Underwood Jr. of Greenwich, Ohio and Mark (Julie) Underwood of Port Clinton, OH; 4 grandchildren, Michelle (Mike) Schuster, Yvonne Underwood, Jarold Jr. Underwood, and Renee Deneau; 9 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter.  Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert; grandson, Zayne Underwood; Siblings, Reginald, Robert, Charles and Cletus Phillips, Marlene Brooks, Emma Hill and Mary McLaughlin.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service at 2:00 PM at the Eastman Funeral Home, 49 West Main Street, Greenwich.  Burial will follow at Edwards Grove Cemetery.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.