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Ruth ANDREWS Obituary
Mrs. Andrews was a loving wife and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful member of Surry United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by her parents, Anslem Melville Savedge and Ruth Ellis Savedge; a son, William Cordie Andrews III; her brothers, William Ellis Savedge, Arthur Melville Savedge, and George C. Savedge.
Mrs. Andrews is survived by her husband, William Cordie Andrews Jr.; daughters, Cindy A. Price and husband, David of Waverly, and Helen A. Panags of Elberon; grandchildren, Amy Edwards, Michael Price, Demetra Morgan, and James Panags; great-grandchildren, Preston and Wyatt Edwards; and a sister, Gladys S. Baker and husband, Thomas of Wilmington, N.C.
The family will receive friends at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Wakefield on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at the funeral home with the Rev. Ray Rowland officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Surry.
The family would like to extend special thanks for all of the care given to Ruth by all of her friends and especially to the Hospice House in Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Surry United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 118, Surry, VA 23883; or Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth ANDREWS
Kathryn Kallinikos
October 14, 2010
Dear Mr. Andrews, Cindy, and Betty and Families,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mrs. Andrews. She was a very kind, generous, thoughtful, and loving person. We will remember all of the joy, happiness, and love that she shared with you. You will remember her always in your hearts and she will be looking over you always as your Guardian Angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and May Her Memory Be Eternal.
Love,
"The Panags and Kallinikos Families"
Stella and Tike Panags
Kathryn, John, Spiros & Demetra
Kallinikos
Eugene Gwaltney
October 13, 2010
Mr. Andrews, Cindy, Betty and families,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Will remember her kindness and smile. With Sympathy.
Frank Howard
October 12, 2010
Ms Panags
May you and your family find comfort in your faith and loving memories of your mom. Time heals all so hold on to each other and be strong.
Sandra Gwaltney Fields
October 12, 2010
Mr. Andrews, Betty, Cindy and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your Mom was a wonderful woman and will be missed by so many.
Monica Greene Clarke
October 12, 2010
Cindy & Family:
I have not seen you in years but, I am sorry for the loss of your Mother. I will pray for you and your family and God will give you strength during this time.
Glenn and Tammy Rollings
October 12, 2010
Words seem inadequate to
express the sadness we feel at the loss of Aunt Ruth. May the comfort of the Lord help you during this difficult time.
October 12, 2010
It was an honor to take care of Ms. Ruth.
My prayers are with you all. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
God Bless, Rae Carlson
Glynis (Shaw) Epps
October 12, 2010
Cindy, David, Amy and Michael,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Glynis, Dario & Dana
October 11, 2010
Margaret
Jo Ann Andrews
October 11, 2010
I will always remember Aunt Ruth as a sweet, accepting person with such a nice smile! She will be missed a lot.
demetra morgan
October 11, 2010
My mema was one of the strongest people i know. she was the worlds best grandma and i was proud to call her mine and still am. even tho she may not be here with us now she is here in spirts. i think of her often and always will. i have meomries to last a life time and each one is filled with love, happiness, and caring moments. from sitting in her chair on her lap as a little kid while she reads a book to the amazing holidays with her or even just sitting with her talking. she was sweet to everyone and would go out of her way to help people these are some of the many reason my mema will always remain one of my heros. she stayed strong no matter what she was going through. I LOVE YOU MEMA and i wont EVER forget you. we will always love and miss you more as each day passes.
October 11, 2010
Aunt Ruth will be missed greatly. Peace to the family, and our thoughts are with you Uncle Cordie, Cindy and Betty and families.
Steve, Karen, Lindsey and Matthew
Russell R. Savedge, Jr. & Family
October 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 11, 2010
NANA WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY!!! EVERYTIME THAT I WOULD SEE HER SHE WOULD TELL ME YOU ARE SUCH A PRETTY AND SWEET PERSON!!! SHE FOUGHT A LONG,HARD, AND TOUGH BATTLE, BUT SHE STAYED STRONG FOR HER FAMILY!!! SHE IS IN NO PAIN NOW AND WILL SMILE DOWN ON ALL OF US!!! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF THE FAMILY!!!!
LOVE ,
AMY, BRANDON, & HUNTER BLANKENSHIP
William West
October 11, 2010
Ruth will be missed by all, she fought a long hard battle and is now at peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Linda & Denny Wiggins
October 11, 2010
Mr. Andrews, Cindy, Betty & family,
Mrs. Andrews was a such a sweet person and her strong will and determination to keep fighting was amazing. Even at the height of her pain on Friday, she set her pain aside, and managed to give me the sweetest smile and even a gentle laugh as I spoke with her. We know you are going to miss her, but keep your happy memories close to your heart and she will always be with you.
Margaret Lawrence
October 11, 2010
I was saddened to read about Ruth's passing. She battled her illness so long and so courageously that part of me hoped against hope that she might win out against it. It will not seem the same without Ruth sitting in the pew beside you at church, Cordie. My deepest sympathy goes out to you, and to Cindy and David. May Ruth rest in eternal peace now. She was a great lady, and we will all miss her.
Sandy Gwaltney
October 11, 2010
Cordie, You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife. Ruth was a very special lady and will be missed. May your family and friends give you some comfort during your time of sorrow.
Helen Panags
October 11, 2010
Mom will live in our hearts forever. No one could ask for a more loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was her life and I believe she fought her difficult battle for her family. She endured more pain and suffering than I could ever imagine but she is finally in God's loving care. May her rest be full of eternal peace and love. You will be missed terribly by us each and every day. We love you Mom and "Mema"!
Helen, Demetra, and James
October 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family now and always. My memories of family gatherings with Aunt Ruth shine bright in my mind, like the glow of this candle. Love to you all, Margaret
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