Annie Ruth Zachos Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Annie Ruth Zachos, 79, of Wapakoneta, died 8:52 a.m., Thurs., March 15, 2018, at the Wapakoneta Manor. She was born Nov. 26, 1938, in Tuscaloosa, AL, the daughter of Joel C. & Mabel (Ross) Smith who preceded her in death. On Nov. 25, 1989, she married William “Bill” Zachos, and he died Aug. 20, 2010. Survivors include, 6 children, Lisa Patton, Wapakoneta, James (Robin) Patton, Winchester, KY, Victoria (Chris) Crews, Galveston, TX, Dori Patton (Mike Kohlhorst), Harrod, OH, Tina (Michael) Claybaugh, Wapakoneta, Nanette (Brian) Claybaugh, Wapakoneta, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, a sister, Dorothy (James) Jones, Woodbury, TN, a brother, William (Betty) Smith, Murfreesboro, TN. She was preceded in death by 10 siblings. Annie enjoyed gospel music, singing, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tues., March 20, 2018, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, Pastor Ryan Claybaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Clay Twp., Auglaize County. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Mon. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Wapakoneta Manor Activities Fund. Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.

Annie Ruth Zachos

November 26, 1938 - March 15, 2018