Ruth Tucker Martin

Ruth Tucker Martin

Ruth Martin Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2008.
MARTIN, Ruth Tucker, 80, of Richmond, passed away October 13, 2008. She was born in Hertford, N.C., April 5, 1928, and was the daughter of the late William and Addie Tucker. A resident of Richmond for 48 years, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Rufus Martin; her sister, Anne T. Winterringer, of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, William "Billy" Tucker, of Hertford, N.C. She is survived by her four children, J. Tucker Martin, Paul T. Martin and his wife, Cheryl, Beverly M. Burgess and her husband, David and Michael L. Martin and his wife, Catherine; six grandchildren, Isaac, Ryan, Tyler, Lindsay, Kendall and Georgia; and one brother, Paul Tucker, of Wilmington, N.C. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She spent many years as a secretary with River Road United Methodist Church followed by several years until her retirement as a secretary with Virginia Healthcare Association, and also worked for The Virginia General Assembly. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 North Parham Rd., and where a memorial service will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Online condolences at www.mem.com.


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John & Sheryl Snellings

October 23, 2008

Paul, Beverly and families,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother and her passing. Sheryl and I have both been there with the passing of my mom and her dad. Our hearts are very heavy with sorrow for you all. May the God that we know continue to carry you through this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Cherish the memories you have and let your mother live on in your lives.

Love to you all

Susan Heckmann

October 20, 2008

October 20, 2008
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Aunt Ruth's family. We have very fond memories of visits to North Carolina and Virginia -- she was so loving and caring. And, we treasured those times she came to Texas for visits. She and Mom were such close sisters all through the years, even though separated by many miles. God's blessings to all of you!
Love, Susan and Mark Heckmann (Austin, Texas)

Kathy & Steve Dills

October 15, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty Royal

October 14, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Ruth was such a warm and caring person and she will be remembered with much love.

Sue Martin

October 14, 2008

Ruth, was a wonderful sister in-law and I will always be grateful to her and her children for making my family as theirs.
My love to all.

Todd Poe

October 14, 2008

Paul, our prayers are with you and your family.

Todd and Amy Poe

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