Ruth Ann Fredell, 79, of Lincolnton died Thursday, October 5th, 2017 at Abernethy Laurels. Born January 19th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Rufus Clippard and Ferry Watts. Two sons; Tim Duncan, and Joey Clippard, one sister; Barbara White, five grandchildren; Chelsea Duncan Massey, Jennifer Clippard Broome, Joey S Clippard, Stephanie Clippard, Matthew Clippard, four great grandchildren; Grant Broome, Henry Broome, Zoey Clippard, and Landon Clippard survive her. A Celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Fredell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.