Margaret "Ruth" Squires Talbert Minter, 99, of 1308 East Meadow Road in Eden, passed away Tuesday evening, August 5, 2014, at Morehead Nursing Center.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, August 8, at First United Methodist Church in Eden. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Minter was born July 17, 1915 in Ossipee, NC, to the late Walter James Squires and Donna Stovall Squires. She was a 90 year member of First United Methodist Church and a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills.
She is survived by her son, Andrew Talbert, Jr. and wife, Carol; two grandchildren, Andrew Talbert, III and wife, Tena and John Talbert, all of Eden; three great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, A. J. "Jack" Talbert and her second husband, Robert Minter, along with her five siblings, Cecil, Dan, Ervin, Harold, and Merrit Squires.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday (1 - 2 PM) at First United Methodist Church and other times at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, 215 S. Edgewood Road in Eden.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church (Memorial Fund) , 130 Main Street, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dear Donna & Melba, & Sqires family, I'm sorry to hear about your Aunt Ruth passing. She was a sweet lady like Irene & Harold. I know she will be greatly missed. You will be in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead. I miss you all, love and prayers, Nancy Raines.
Nancy Raines
Sorry to hear about Ruth, remember her as my Sunday school teacher many years ago, seeing her all those years in the choir and even in the last years when I visited First Methodist she made her way to speak. She was one of the most godly women I have ever met who will surely be missed by many. Thoughts and Prayers to the family from my family
Mike Whitlow
Andy,
i am sorry to hear about your Mother's death. I know how it feels to lose a Mom. i will be thinking about you.
Norma
Norma J. Foster
Andy, Carol and family, I am sorry to hear of Ruth's death. She was a caring and patient woman with all the teenager's who were in her Sunday School class and youth choir. May your memories carry you through this difficult time.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
LaGreer and Richard Randolph
LaGreer Hoover Randolph
Andy, sorry for the loss of your Mother. Prayers foe family.
Barbara McLendon Phenix City, Al.
Barbara McLendon
Andy, Carol & Family, we are saddened to learn of Aunt Ruth's death. She lived her life as an example and in a way others would want to emulate. The wonderful memories she leaves each of you with will lessen the sorrow and grief you now feel. We share your loss in our thoughts today.
JB & Linda Axsom
Andy, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother and sorry I was unable to attend the services. So many memories - years ago when she was my Teacher in Sunday School and years later always greeted me with a hug and a smile - what a lady and a mentor - she is definitely rejoicing with the Lord right now! I know you will keep your memories close in heart with a smile on your face as she would have wanted. Love and prayers to all.
Susan Stewart Stultz
Andy, Carol & Family, we are so very sorry to hear about Ruth's passing, she was such a wonderful lady & led a great Christian life, you will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Fred & Diane Turner
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Minter was a sweetheart and will missed here at the nursing center.
Pamela Fleming
Andy and family, so sad to learn of your Mother's passing. Though she is at peace now, she is always with you. God Bless you and all your family. You truly were blessed with "Mama Ruth".
Lily Blackwell-Hixon
Andy I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She is at peace now but I know it will still be difficult for all of you. God Bless all your family. "Mama Ruth" was such a special person to so many.mETH
Lily Blackwell-Hixon
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