Ruth Ann Roach, 82, of Shoals, passed away on December 15, 2013 at the Loogootee Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 24, 1931 in Martin County, Indiana to Emerson and Hazel Gertrude Kidwell Shipman, and she was raised by the late Lester and Dessie Smith.She married Ray W. Roach in 1948 in Martin County and he preceded her in death on January 3, 1996. Ruth Ann retired as director of the Martin County Council on Aging and served on the Shoals Senior Citizens Housing Board. She was weekly contributor to the Shoals News for several years with a column News from the Shoals Senior Center, and after her retirement from the center, she continued writing Out and About. She was an active member of the Shoals Christian Church. She is survived by:Two daughters, Jane Bowden of BloomingtonJoyce Ann Roach of IndianapolisTwo sons, Ray W. "Sonny" Roach II of French LickRonald L. Roach of ShoalsFour grandchildren, Courtney Bowden and Mica Shonk; both of Bloomington, Nathan Roach of Shoals and Josh Roach of French Lick.Three great-grandchildren, Damon Roach of Shoals, Bryanna and Gavin Roach of French Lick.Nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Norma L. Wade, and Barbara Pipher, a brother James Shipman, and a brother Billy Shipman in childhood. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals, and the funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Shoals Christian Church, with viewing one hour prior to the service. Bro. Matthew Sullivan will officiate the service. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.Preferred memorials are to the Shoals Senior Citizens Center. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.queenlee.com