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M. Painter
Ruth Virginia M. Painter, 85, of Waynesboro, passed away on Monday morning, November 22, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
She was born on November 21, 1925, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late William and Cora Lunsford Moore.
Mrs. Painter was a member of the Church of Christ and her greatest joy were her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Richard W. Painter; brothers, Ray, Robert, and Joseph Moore; and sisters, Elizabeth Byrd, and Louise Patterson.
Survivors include her children, Carolyn Mayo Plecker, Linda Mayo, John Painter, Brenda J. Painter and Anthony Scott "Tony" Painter, all of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Mark and Kimberly Plecker and Christi Mayo; great-grandchildren, Spencer and Christopher Plecker; one brother, Kenneth Moore and his wife, Shirley, of Waynesboro; sisters, Rosie Dedrick and Mary Pugh of Waynesboro, Anna Margaret Mayo of Maryland and Susan Denton of South Carolina; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes with Roger Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Chuck, Robert, Jeff, Steve and Mike Moore, Joey, Scott and Timmy Campbell.
Honorary pallbearers will be her nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2010, at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro.
The family suggest anyone wishing to put a flower on her casket may do so at the graveside.
The family also wishes to thank the staff on the 3rd and 4th floors of east wing at the Medical Center.
Family and friends may view the obituary on line at www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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6 Entries
Peggy Gochenour
November 24, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sharon Moore-Nystrom
November 24, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Joyce Kennedy Evans
November 23, 2010
May God watch over the family at this time of sorrow.
She was a real Lady, and a real Lady always knows when its time to leave. I will light a candle in her memory.
Donna Cash
November 23, 2010
I am very honored to have crossed paths with Ms. Painter at Avante'. She was a kind and caring person. You could tell how special she was not only by her actions, but by the love shown by her dedicated children.
She always brightened my day and will be missed! I am sorry for the loss her family now has, but cherish all your memories and that will help you heal. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Denise Brill
November 23, 2010
It was a joy and honor to work with your mom at Avante' Rehab. She was a doll, a very sweet spirit with a quick wit and gentle soul. I'm sorry for the family's loss but feel certain that her gifts will live on through them.
Simeon Hahn
November 23, 2010
Dear my lifelong friend John, Tony, and all Ruth's children, I am so sad to hear about Ruth. I fondly remember the days she welcomed me in your house and wish I could have seen her again in my later years. She was a wonderful woman who endured so much but kept her faith throughout it all. My prayers and warmest wishes go out to you. If anyone ever deserved a ticket to Heaven it surely was your Mom Ruth.
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