Ruth Nicole Schultz-Downing, age 33, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Ruth was born on September 13, 1988 in Indianapolis, IN to Dealie Mae Hoskins Schultz and the late Donald Frank Schultz.  She was a 2007 graduate of Southwestern High School and was currently studying to be a Pharmacy Tech.  Ruth had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.  She loved her children and helped to be a provider for many others.  Everything she did was for her family. 

She is survived by her children, and Donavan Bryton Downing and Rihanna Maxine Downing of Somerset; her stepchildren, Harmonie Lee-shae Downing and Hezekiah Lee Downing of Somerset; her mother, Dealie Schultz of London; her significant other, Jonathan Downing; one brother, Chris (Trisha) Schultz of Somerset; one sister, Deanna (Adam) Campbell of London; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other family members and friends. 

Ruth was preceded in death by her father, Donald Schultz; paternal grandparents, Joseph (Ruth) Schultz; and maternal grandparents, Ray (Maxine) Hoskins.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 25, 2022 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

A Graveside service will follow on Monday at 1:30pm at East Colony Cemetery in London, with Bro. Charles Hoskins officiating.  Pallbearers will be Donovan Downing, Chris Schultz, Chris Downing, Adam Campbell, Zachary Campbell, Ronnie Hoskins, Hank Hoskins and Jonas Hoskins. 

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Ruth Schultz-Downing.