1921
2013
Ada Lee Rumbaugh Fielden was born on April 7, 1921, on a farm outside Melrose, New Mexico. She and her twin, Maida, were the youngest of 8 children, including another set of twins, born to Charles and Evie Rumbaugh. Ada's parents, along with their three oldest children, traveled by covered wagon in 1908 from southwestern Missouri to eastern New Mexico to homestead there, where Ada and four other siblings were born. Ada was the last surviving sibling of the group of 5 sisters and 3 brothers.
Ada grew up during the Great Depression and the "Dust Bowl" of the 1930's, and lost her father when she was 13. After his death, the family moved from the farm into town. She began her schooling in a one-room school house near the family farm, and finished high school as the valedictorian of her graduating class of 23.
In 1947, she married LeRoy Fielden. Together they operated several small family groceries in small towns in eastern New Mexico and west Texas for several years, until LeRoy began a career in sales. They had two daughters, Eileen (Allen) Bartlett, and Teresa (Ed) MacAlmon, along with two granddaughters, Amy (Sam) Bashiti, and Leah Martin, one great-granddaughter, Lucy Bashiti, as well as a grandson, David Martin, who preceded her in death. Ada also had two step-granddaughters, 7 step-great-grandchildren, and one step-great-great-grandson.
After LeRoy's death in 1979 and her retirement shortly thereafter, Ada moved back to Melrose, where she was active in the Melrose Senior Citizens Center and in the First Baptist Church of Melrose. Until her declining health in her early 80's made it too challenging, she indulged her lifelong love of flowers and plants by maintaining a large flower garden and several fruit trees, as well as her love of all sorts of arts and crafts, ranging from embroidery to ceramics to oil painting. She also enjoyed time with her siblings there for a number of years until their deaths, as well as with many nieces, nephews, and great- nieces and -nephews.
In 2004, Ada relocated to Louisville, Kentucky to be closer to her daughters and granddaughters. She was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church and the Agape Sunday School Class in Louisville. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Jan 10, 2013, at the age of 91.
Her family is grateful for her gentle spirit and example of lifelong faith, rejoices that her mind and body are whole once again, and is comforted with the knowledge that she is with many loved ones, including her beloved LeRoy, as well as her brothers, sisters, and grandson.
Visitation will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 2, with a Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel of Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206. Interment will be at Melrose Cemetery in Melrose, NM, at a later date.
Expressions of Sympathy are requested to Memorial Fund of Crescent Hill Baptist Church.
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January 27, 2013
John Arnett
Our thoughts and prayers go with you. Thanks for sharing the details of her life. She was one of the "greatest generation," and our church was blessed to have her join us these past several years. She was fortunate to have such a caring devoted family and especially Aileen who brought her to church on Sunday mornings where she could enjoy the Agape Class.
January 18, 2013
Sid Hoffman
Aunt Ada was a gentle, loving woman with a full heart of love for everyone. She displayed her love for our Lord all through her life. I have always been proud to know her as part of my family. She will always be remembered with love.
January 17, 2013
Betty Albiston
Although I did not get to see Aunt Ada very often over the years, when I did, I was always aware of her sweet sweet spirit and beautiful smile. And most of all, her love for our Lord. My love and prayers go out to the family.
January 16, 2013
Glenda Jones
Ada meant so much to me . She was a very devout lady I always looked up to. I will miss her very much.
January 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all your family. Aunt Ada was a most loving and wonderful christian, and I will miss her and hearing her sweet voice. She was an inspiration to me. Betty(Rumbaugh) Evans, Lubbock,Tx
January 15, 2013
Ada was always a part of my life. I could depend on her calm and loving spirit. I can't remember ever hearing Ada say a bad word about anyone.
How fortunate to have had her for an aunt.
Norma Rogers (Clovis, NM)
January 12, 2013
Jackie Rumbaugh
I am keeping your family in my prayers.
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