Ruth Lawrence Emory, 98, passed away Monday morning, March 10, 2014, at Morehead Nursing Center in Eden.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, March 12, at First Baptist Church on Greenwood Street in Eden. Burial will follow in Lawson Cemetery.
Mrs. Emory was born August 15, 1915 in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert William Lawrence and Sallie Spangler Lawrence. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was the retired co-owner and operator of Sealtest Restaurant in Eden.
She is survived by three children, Sylvia E. Pulliam of Ridgeway, VA, John Emory, Jr. and wife, Lea of Richmond, VA, and Frances Emory of Morehead City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Coy Emory and her son, E. F. "Jimmy" Emory and son-in-law Eugene Pulliam.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of daughter, Sylvia Pulliam, 11361 Greensboro Road, US 220, Ridgeway, VA. 24148
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Sylvia, John and Frances
Please accept my sympathy and condolences with the passing of your Mom.
She is in a better place and back with your Dad.
They both lived a good life together and are now reunited.
May your memories of them both comfort you during these sad times.
Bruce Lee
Oh, the memories! What a team your parents were.....and had such good food! As kids, there wasn't much to do in Eden, but the "Sealtest" was the place! My condolences to all of you in the loss of your sweet Mother!
Merrilee Massey
Dear Family: I spent a lot of time with John and Ruth before my parents passed away. They were both wonderful, loving people,such a joy to be around and so young at heart. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you all.
Janet Brown Holliman
Dr. Emory, Sylvia, and John, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your mom. She was a very sweet and gentle woman who always liked to have her nails painted and her hair done. She is now dancing in heaven with your dad. May your memories comfort you during this sad time.
Jo Ann Cannon
I am so sorry for your loss. Please lean of Jesus in times like this and he will comfort you.
Debbie Favorite
My prayers go out to Fran, her siblings, other family members and friends. My mother is now 86 years old and still living on our home farm in MN. What a blessing to live to such an age! To have seen and experienced all the changes in technology over the years, to have 'been there' for all the amazing world events that occurred, but mostly to have lived a full and enjoyable life with the bounty of love of family and friends.
Tom Edwards
Frances, Sylvia, & John, I never go down Irving Ave. that I don't think of your Mother and Father. They were truly Eden (Leaksville) icons. The Sealtest was a meeting place for all young people in the area and none were ever turned away by Mr & Ms. Emory. Please accept my condolences and prayers. ms. Emory is with Mr. Emory now in a much better place.
C. D. Grant
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Briley
John, Thinking of you and your family as go through the loss of your Mother.Great memories of the Sealtest and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry Kendrick
Fran, please accept my condolences to you and your family at the passing of your mother. From all I have heard, she lived a good life. I hope you draw strength and comfort as friends and extended family members gather together to honor her life and bring up those memorable times both poignant and humorous. She is in a better place and with all her loved ones who have gone before her. May you continue to feel the Lord's blessings.Virginia
Virginia Smith
Jennifer, My heart always breaks when we lose a loved one. We want time to stand still and nothing to change. Everyone is here and always will be but alas that does not happen. Hold strong! You have the future every Wednesday night with sweet Tyson. Snuggle that baby! Why is it only babies have that certain smell? Must be the newness.
Sharon Love
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to all the family. We will keep the family in our prayers.
Eddie Rhyne
I'm very sorry for your lost, for the word says that when we sore in tears we will reap in joy. To know that your love one is with the Lord is a Blessing. My pray is that you continue to feel God's loving arms all around you.
Tanya Farrar
Fran, Ed, Sylvia, and John,
I am so honored to have known Mrs. Emory. She was a gracious southern lady. I'll never forget being in the kitchen while she fried chicken. It felt like home. That must have been one of her many gifts. She has left a loving and lovely legacy.
Jerry and Darby join me in heartfelt condolences and in a celebration of a life well lived.
Susan
Susan McIntyres
Dr. Emory,
May God hold you and your Family close and give you comfort through this time of loss of your Mother.
Patty Stroud
Patricia Stroud
I would like to extend my condolence's to you and your family at this time. May the God of all Comfort give you peace and sustain you.(2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
Bianca
To the Emory family,
I to have wonderful memories of "Sealtest on Friday and Saturday night. No better place to meet friends and enjoy the wonderful hotdogs your Mom and Dad created. I have always judged hotdogs by the Sealtest hot dogs. Joan worked for your Mom and Dad while attending Tri-City/Morehead and has told me of the wonderful memories she has of your parents. All of you were blessed to have them as Mom and Dad. I entered the first grade with Jimmy at Leaksville Graded and graduated in the class of 55 with him at Tri-City. Enjoy there memory knowing that one day all of you can be with them again..........forever.
God bless and keep you,
Philip and Joan Martin
Philip and Joan Martin
Fran and Ed so sorry for your loss please give my regards to your family.
Nina Foust
My condolences to you Jennifer and the rest of your family. My family and I will keep your family in our prayers.
John Spivak
John Spivak
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Born: Sunday Aug 15, 1915
