Helen Ruley

RULEY, Helen Louise, age 94. Passed away January 11, 2012 after a brief illness. She loved animals, nature, books, music and gardening. She was a fabulous bridge player and very proud of her Irish roots. Helen especially loved her friends at the Blakeford at Green Hills. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Henry B. Ruley; brother, Thomas Pettit. Survived by her step-children, Maria Grigorieff Paul, Dorothy Rosenberg Joel, Sarah Ruley Loeb, Henry Earl Ruley Mary Ann; 8 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Ave, Nashville, TN 37209 www.nashvillehumane.org or Faith Family Medical Clinic, 326 21st Ave. N, Nashville, TN 37205 www.faithmedical.org. Arrangements by WEST HARPETH FUNERAL HOME 6962 Charlotte Pike 615-352-9400