Ruth "Mama Ruth" Reid Sherwood, 92, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living in Eden.  

 

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 28, at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany.

 

Ruth was born December 3, 1923 in Leaksville, NC.  She was a graduate of Leaksville High School, Class of 1942 and a life-long member of The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany.  Ruth was a retiree of DuPont after 37 years of service.

 

She is survived by her two sons,  Steve Sherwood and wife, Jo, and Joe Sherwood, Jr. and wife, Sissy;  granddaughter, Michelle Dallas and husband, Keith;  great-grandsons, Will and Steven Dallas, the joys of her life;  sister, Frances Reid;  sister-in-law, Shirley D. Reid;  special nieces, Janice Smith, Janet Farmer, and PeggyDix;  cousin, Linda Funderburk;  and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. (Bill) Sherwood, Sr.;  her beloved mother, Lydia Sutliff Reid;  daughter-in-law, Shelby I. Sherwood;  brother, James Reid;  and sisters, Emma Hayworth, Dorothy McBride, and Mildred Daniels.

 

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Brookdale of Eden, to Dr. Paul Sasser, to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, and to the Epiphany Church family.

 

Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Columbarium Fund, 538 Henry Street, Eden, NC 27288.

 

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com