Ruth Vernon Wood Meeks, age 89, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, June 12, at First Presbyterian Church ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú Eden. Entombment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Garden's Mausoleum.
Mrs. Meeks was born in Leakesville, NC in 1925 to the late George William Wood and Minnie Belle Vernon. Ms. Meeks served as a registered nurse for forty-two years. She received her nurses training at Morrisania Hospital in Bronx, NY and at Leakesville General Hospital. She began her career as a Registered Nurse in the practices of G.P. Dillard, M.D. and Palmer Elliott, M.D. and spent the remainder of her career at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, capping her career as Director of Nursing before retiring in 1987. She will be remembered for excellence in the field of nursing, her incredible work ethic and generosity, selfless devotion to numerous extended family members in times of sickness and death, love and devotion to her late husband, daughter, grandsons and their families, many wonderful meals and for making so many family gatherings special and cherished memories.
She is survived by her daughter Martha M. Schiltz and husband David of Myrtle Beach, SC, grandsons C. Earl Armstrong III and wife Paula of Eden, Richard L. Armstrong and wife Denise of Stokesdale and five great-grandchildren, Kara, Will, Jenna, Alec and Anna.
Ruth was preceded in death by her late husband of 60 years, Richard Thomas ?¢‚Ǩ?ìJack?¢‚Ǩ¬ù Meeks in 2006 and her thirteen brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday, 1 - 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church and at other times at the residence of her grandson, Earl Armstrong in Eden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church - Eden, Building Fund, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Sorry for your great loss .Ruth was our neighbor and friend .She will missed by everyone.Our prayers are with Ruth's family .
Mike and Agnes Hensley
Martha and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your Mother,
When I was growing up, I was always in awe of your mother being so full of energy, being a nurse, and very smart. When you were an infant, your parents invited me to spend a couple of weekends at their home and your mom took me shopping. One thing that she bought me was a pair of brown & white shoes and I have never forgotten how special I felt or how nice of her to do that for me to this day.
May God bless and be with you during this time.
Jack Mitchell
Dear Martha & family, I was so sorry to hear that Ruth has passed away. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family. Remember the good time we had at White Lake with your Mother and Nancy. I know you have many wonderful memories and know that they will comfort you in the future.
Laura & Bill Horsley
It is very hard for us to realize that both Jack and Ruth are now gone. We talk of them so often and are so appreciative for their being our neighbor and friend. We will never forget the good times that we shared as neighbors. Their memory will be there for a life time. Please know that we are thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time.
larry kendrick
Martha & family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. So many years since I've seen you but I remember many times at your home with your Mom and Dad. Will always have great memories of both through the years when we ran around. Thinking of you and your family with thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Dock & Cheri Gilley
Cheri Gilley
A woman that displayed compassion, love and concern for others will be deeply missed. She and her husband have been strong advocates for Christ and his works among communities.
Tommy Griffin
Martha, Earl, Richard, and families,
We've been thinking of you and praying for you ever since Mom informed us of Aunt Ruth's passing. God' grace and comfort to you all. I have many fond memories of Aunt Ruth, and can hear here voice and laughter in my mind as I type this. I very much appreciate the example of care that you all displayed in the past several years for her. It was evident even from a distance as Mom would keep me up-to-date with family happenings. Blessings to you all.
Love, Brian and Karen
Karen Carlaw
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