Ruth "Nanny" S. (Schelhorn) Nowling

Ruth “Nanny” Selma (Schelhorn) Nowling, 98, of Wadesville, IN passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Ruth was born January 24,1923 in Posey County to Ida J. Brandt and George Schelhorn.

Ruth married Willie Nowling in Bedford, IN on April 28,1943. He was in the U.S. Navy, and Ruth traveled to be with him. They later settled in Posey County.

Ruth was a member of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church in Oliver, IN and a member of the Keck Gonnerman Antique tractor and Machinery Association.

Ruth enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren. She loved to work in her yard, go out to eat with friends and family, and go to tractor shows. For most anyone that knew Ruth always called her Nanny.  

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Candace (David) Morlock; grandchildren, David W. (Angela) Morlock, Robert E. (Amanda) Morlock and Kimberly (Dennis) Dyehouse; great grandchildren, Cody (Anna) Hurt, Jillian Morlock, Emma Morlock, Faith Morlock, Audra Morlock, Jenna (Eric) Merkley, Alexis Morlock, Ethan Morlock, Bryce Dyehouse and Alyssa Dyehouse; great great-grandchildren Jade Merkley, Rylan Wheeler, Indi Clark, MaeLee Merkley and Jovi Wheeler (due this month).

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and 4 brothers, Walter, Dale, Elmer and Harvey Schelhorn.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Monday, December 6, 2021 at Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Pastor Mike Trotter officiating. Visitation will take place from 5-7 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the Keck Gonnerman Association. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com.