Mrs. Ruth E. LaFluer

July 13, 1935 - January 22, 2015

Mrs. Ruth E. LaFluer, age 79, of Dallas, GA, and a former long time resident of Winthrop, NY, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA. Mrs. LaFluer was born on July 13, 1935, in Potsdam, NY, the daughter of the late Mr. Silas Colby and Mrs. Catherine Rathburn Colby. She was a lady of strong character who enjoyed being around people. For over 40 years Mrs. LaFluer was an Avon sales representative. For a number of years she worked in the school lunch room. Mrs. LaFluer was a member of the Brookdale Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garald Loren LaFluer, a sister, Pearl Austin and a brother, Percy Colby. Mrs. LaFluer is survived by one daughter, Penny Ball of Dallas, GA; one son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Carol LaFluer of Bremen, GA. Five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In accordance to her wishes, Mrs. LaFluer was cremated. The staff of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Ruth E. LaFluer.