Ina Ruth Muncy

November 20, 1938 - May 16, 2016

Ina Ruth Muncy 77, of Pilgrim, Kentucky passed away at her home on Monday, May 16, 2016. She was born on November 20, 1938 in Pilgrim, Kentucky to the late Jimmy and Ollie Fields Gauze. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Grover Muncy and two brothers, Kennis Ray and James Lucien Gauze. Ina Ruth is survived by her children, Jimmy Muncy and Katrina (Barry) Muncy, one granddaughter, Angela Muncy, three sisters, Kay (Arthur) Simpkins, Bonnie (Gary) Runyons and Judy (Tom) Jackson; three brothers, Don (Diana) Gauze, Darrell (Karen) Gauze and Buck (Patty) Gauze, two loving sister in laws, Nellie Muncy and Kathy Gauze along with a host of wonderful nieces and nephews. Ina was a long standing member of the Mouth of Emily United Baptist Church and a tireless worker at anything she did in life. She was an amazing and loving mother, sister and friend but the greatest thing was being a warrior. She was a warrior in the fight to survive the cancer that she fought for more than two years and a warrior for Christ. Her love of God and her strong faith shined through and she never failed to share it. May she rest peacefully in His arms. Funeral services will be held at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, Kentucky on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:00pm with Terry Harmon and Brent Haney officiating. Burial will follow at the Gauze Family Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5:00-9:00pm. Arrangements are under the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.