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Ruth Marlene Boyte April 2, 1935 - February 15, 2020

Born: Tuesday Apr 2, 1935

Died: Saturday Feb 15, 2020

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Ruth Marlene Scruggs Boyte, 84, of 309 Frank Cherry Street in Eden, went peacefully to heaven on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and most importantly she loved Jesus.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 19, at Fair Funeral Home with burial to follow in Ridgeview Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm on Tuesday, February 18, at Fair Funeral Home. Other times the family will be at the home of her daughter, Kellie, 442 Greenway Drive, Eden, NC.

 

Ruth was born on April 2, 1935 in Danville VA to the late Leslie Kyle Scruggs and Sallie Ruth Jefferson Scruggs.  She was a graduate of George Washington High School and the Artistic Beauty College. She retired from BB&T Wall Insurance in 1997.  Prior to working at Wall, she owned her own hair salon.  She also worked at the Old Dutch Supermarket in Danville.

 

Ruth loved walking on the beach and looking for sharks teeth, traveling, bowling, shopping, playing cards and sending cards to all her family, friends and church family.

 

She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Boyte Cipriani (Jack) formerly of Summerfield, NC and now residing in Myrtle Beach, and Kellie Boyte Jones (Artie) of Eden; her grandchildren, Andrew Cipriani, Rachel Hunt (Jeremy) and Lauren Jones; sister Dorothy Poupalos (Jim) of Anderson, SC.

 

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Elwood Ray Boyte and her baby brother Leon Scruggs.

 

Contributions can be made to Rockingham County Hospice Home in Wentworth, NC.

 

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

 

 

Love lives on forever-it will never fade away. For, in our hearts, our loved ones are with us everyday. Thinking of you with Sympathy. Tom and Linda LayJbRK6


Linda Lay
Your sweet Mom with be missed by a lot of us. Ruth had a funny sense of humor, a kind soul to everyone and a wonderful example to her family. So sorry for your loss but knowing Ruth is pain free happy and singing in heaven! Love y’all
Charlie Tonkin
Becky, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Prayers for you and family.
Marie Burchell
Rebecca and Family, Sending love and prayers to you and your family. May God's love and grace comfort you all in the days and weeks ahead. Craig Olive Johnston County, NC
Craig Olive
I am sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you. Richmond County Register of Deeds
Linda W. Douglas
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with each of you. May God give you comfort & peace.
Mary Jane Wilson
I am truly sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. May God grant each of you comfort & peace now and in the days ahead.
Mandy W Bailey
Dear Becky, Kellie, and family....I was so sorry to hear of your precious Mom's passing!!!! You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time!!! May God Bless you and hold you close to His heart today..... Love y'all!!!
Micki M. Neal
So sorry for your loss. Ruth was a sweet and special person. My mother Carnell Gillie worked with Ruth at Wall insurance Agency and she loved Ruth. They all liked to make deserts and bring them to work. Ruth will be missed. I pray for comfort for your family.
Carol Beasley
My deepest sympathy Becky on the passing of your Mom. She was always so nice to me. I remember that she had such a sweet smile and was very kind. Will keep you and the family in my prayers.
Cynthia Smith and Tony London
Always such a sweet lady! She was always cordial and friendly to everyone. My prayers to the family during this time of bereavement. May God comfort you in the days ahead, as you learn to adjust.
Tommy Griffin

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