Nancy Mason Ruddell

On February 6, 2013, Nancy Mason (Rhodes) Ruddell lost her long and arduous battle with small cell lung cancer. Nancy was the oldest of four children of Colonel Clifford and Ann (Davis) Rhodes (both deceased). Her surviving siblings are Clifford (Rocky) Rhodes, Mary (Rhodes) Phoebus and Daniel Rhodes. She was married for 47 years to Colonel (Ret.) William (Bill) Ruddell, who survives; as do their children, Jeremy (Terri) Ruddell and Jennifer (Ruddell) Barclay. Her grandchildren; Jack Barclay, Reece Barclay, Tessa Ruddell, and Romey Ruddell, along with step-grandchild Cole Burke, were the joy and delight of her life. Also, cherished were her nieces and nephews: Linda (Helms) Lamson, Bradley Helms, Beth (Helms) Willson, Wes (Morgan) Rhodes, Scott Rhodes, Catherine Rhodes, Gregory Rhodes ands Andrew Rhodes.The daughter and spouse of military personnel, Nancy travelled the world during her life. She was delighted to