Ruth C. Axtell, 100, of Vero Beach, FL, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at Palm Garden of Vero Beach.Mrs. Axtell was born Jan. 2, 1909 in Cleveland and moved to Vero Beach in 1987 from Montclair, N.J.She was a homemaker and a member of the Star Lodge in Newark, N.J.Survivors include her daughter Dale Axtell of Cordova, Tenn.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew C. Axtell and son Drew C. Axtell.A celebration of her life will be held in Memphis at a later date.Memorial contributions can be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Arrangements was under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, FL. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php