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FORT MILL - Mrs. Ruth Watford Fite, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at White Oak Manor, Rock Hill, S.C.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, with the Revs. Ron Fite, Aubrey Smith and Mickey Smith officiating. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery.
A native of Fort Mill, S.C., Mrs. Fite was a daughter of the late Alex Watford and Josephine Alexander Watford. She was a lifelong member of the Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for 39 years, was head of the Children’s Department and won the Distinguished Service Award. She also was the head of the Women’s Cottage Prayer Meetings for 40 years. She retired from Springs Industries after 40 years of service.
Surviving are her three sons, Johnny Fite and his wife, Lynda of Fort Mill, the Rev. Ron Fite and his wife, Vicky of Fort Mill; and Drew Fite and his wife, Louann of Fort Mill; two daughters, Frances Trull and her husband, Steve of Fort Mill and Linda Garrett and her husband, Jerry of North Augusta, S.C.; one brother, Jim Watford; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A Fite; a daughter, Billie Jane Fite; a brother; and seven sisters.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene and other times at the home of the Rev. Ron Fite, 580 Sutton Road South, Fort Mill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, 109 Harris St., Fort Mill, SC 29715.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.fortmillfuneralhome.com.
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Oh, the sweet, sweet memories I have to cherish. Thank you, Maw Maw for living the life you did!! I am who I am today because of your sweet prayers!! I will miss you so much, but I will see you again.
Jenn Jenn Fite Hutto
December 18, 2012
My prayers are for the whole family. Rest assured that you know she is in Heaven now. She is at rest with Billie. What a reunion. Love you all.
Brenda Long
December 17, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelly Rainey
December 17, 2012
What a Blessing to have known you
Sheila Little
Don Sipes / Resident of White Oak
December 16, 2012
To all of the family. I am so sorry for your loss but she has gained a new home where sin does not abound. It is very hard to lose a mother as they are our guides down here on earth. Thank the Lord for good strong faith in our Savior Jesus Christ to leave for the rest of the family. That is truely is a blessing. Love all of you.
Linda Walker Hilton
Linda Hilton
December 16, 2012
Drew,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Louann and all of your family.
Jackie Faulkenbury Sutton
December 16, 2012
RIP Mrs. Ruth....God gota Angel <3
Renee Giles
December 16, 2012
I love you maw-maw George!!! Go and rest and give Billie Jane all my love....I will miss you greatly!!!
Wendy Kelley
December 15, 2012
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