Ruth Elizabeth Glidewell Williams

Ruth Elizabeth Glidewell Williams

Ruth Williams Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2009.
WILLIAMS, Ruth Elizabeth Glidewell, passed away February 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Edgar Allen Williams Jr.; and husband, Edgar Allen Williams Sr. She is survived by her devoted brother, R. Percy Glidewell and his wife, Rosa Lee; her sister, Katherine Glidewell Edwards; and her granddaughter, Dr. Kimberly Williams Sanford and her husband, Chip; and her great-grandson, Joseph Allen Sanford. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham,6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday. Interment Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stockton Memorial Baptist Church or Hospice of Virginia.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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March 17, 2009

Pat Arkesteyn posted to the memorial.

March 16, 2009

June and Greg Hodge posted to the memorial.

March 1, 2009

Laurie Kukoleca posted to the memorial.

Pat Arkesteyn

March 17, 2009

Kim, June just told me about Ruth passing in February. I am so sorry. She will be missed by many. Hope you and Joey are doing well and my prayers go out to you.

June and Greg Hodge

March 16, 2009

Kim,
We are so sorry to have not known about Ruth passing until March 8th from Stockton church members. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Laurie Kukoleca

March 1, 2009

Dearest Kim,  
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved grandmother.  Cherish all the years you have had with her.

All our Love,
Laurie, Chas, & Zachary

Stephanie Dean, RN

February 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God comfort and keep you all.

Bill and Janet Cochran

February 26, 2009

Ruth was a dear friend and a real lady. We will always treasure the memory of her. Nobody could make a poundcake as good as Ruth. She will truly be missed.

Linda Glidewell

February 26, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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