Ruth Tolbert Richardson, 77, of 923 Harris Street, passed away Friday morning, December 2, 2011 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, December 5, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Ruth was born April 28, 1934 in Rockingham County, daughter of the late John and Virginia Martin Tolbert. She was a member of Osborne Baptist Church and a self-employed accountant and tax preparer for 40 years. Surviving are her fiance', Ronald Scott of Eden; sons, Jerry Brammer, Jr. and fiancee', Dawn Harris of the home and Danny Bolick and wife, Carolyn of Eden; three granddaughters, Tina McCorkle of Stoneville, Ashley Harris of Hampton, VA and Grace Harris of Eden, NC; two great-grandchildren, Macy and Casey McCorkle; and sister, Brenda Butner and husband Jimmy, of Eden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Richardson; three sisters; and a brother. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside, and other times at her home 923 Harris St.
To Jerry and the Richardson Family Both my wife and I were surprised and saddened to read in the paper of Ruth's passing - last we visited with her not too long ago she told us her cancer was in remission. I was first introduced to Ruth in approximately 2006 at which time she was doing accounting and tax work for Swofford Inc. or the Eden Mall and I also went to work there part time and over the six years I knew and worked with Ruth we became good friends and tackled many a tax and accounting related business problems together. Ruth always had a good word to say, a twinkle in her eye, and a sustaining and consistent sense of humor - she had a way to make everyone feel good even though they were having a bad day. I personally will miss Ruth and feel the void left by her passing - I'm sure this feeling is shared by her many friends and Family. I extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you Jerry and to the Family for your loss. Sincerely, Jim & Pat Koffarnus
Jim & Patricia Koffarnus
What a lady! I'll always remember Ruth as one of the first people I met when I came to Eden and how kind she was to me as I started my own career....she loved her family, her friends, and her clients...where once she was, and emptiness yawns....
Randy Cresenzo
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