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RUTH J. EVANS (Age 89)
Passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Arlington and was born in 1923 to the late James F. and Helen T. Hayes in Cherrydale. She is predeceased by brothers Harry and James Hayes, husband Raymond Evans Jr. and son Robert P. Evans. She is survived by brother John Hayes, daughters Nancy Asman and Jeanette Taylor, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. Ruth was an Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters, an Eastern Star Star Point, a member of the DAR and a Commander of the Disabled American Veterans auxiliary #10 of Arlington-Fairfax. She was also a Girl Scout leader and a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. She was married in 1946 to Raymond Evans Jr. and spent much of her marriage caring for Ray who had sustained many injuries during World War II. The family will receive friends Friday, March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. There will be visitation also at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, followed by a service in the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. and burial at Columbia Gardens Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or donations to Friends of Homeless Animals (foha.org).
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I couldn't be with you at this ad time, having known your Mother so well, she is in a better place enjoying herself. Blessings to you and the family.
Virginia Furey
March 20, 2014
My mum did not speak english but I suppose that where both of you are ...... languages do not matter...I'm sure you're both protecting our little ones...Thank you for love that you let around you... Véronique from France
Veronique H.
March 10, 2013
Jeanette,
So sorry I couldn't be with you at this ad time. But having known your Mother, she is in a better place enjoying herself. Blessings to you and the family.
Karen
March 7, 2013
Jeanette and family,
May your heart be touched by the love you have known and the joys you have shared. Find comfort in knowing that caring thoughts are with you.
Johanna Droel
March 2, 2013
Nancy, Jack and family,
My thoughts and blessings are with you during this transition. Ruth was a unique person and I am glad that I knew her. Thank you for sharing the wonderful family photos. Love lives on.
Carole Myers-Rakes
March 1, 2013
Jeanette, thinking of you and your family and keeping you all in my prayers.
Kim Weller
March 1, 2013
Jeanette, wishing you and yours strength through this difficult time. Your mother's memories will always be with you. Helen
Helen Davis
February 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jeanette and Nancy. May your memories of your Mother forever be in your hearts.
Darlene Burns
February 26, 2013
Nancy, hugs and prayers to you and your family. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Debbie Charnley
February 26, 2013
Nancy, our hearts are with you. Please know that we are with you and your family in spirit. We will be thinking of you and sending positive energy your way. Lots of love to you.
Janice & Jack Talbot
February 26, 2013
Nancy, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time, and wishing you all the strength to carry on and feel comforted by the memories that you hold most dear to your heart. Peace, love, and blessings...
Michelle Pena
February 26, 2013
Nancy,
You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Teresa Andrews
February 26, 2013
Nancy, Thinking of you today and your family. My heart goes out to you, If you need anything I am here.
Cathy Taylor
February 26, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
CAROLYN CORLEY
February 26, 2013
May the love of God, family and friends carry you through your grief.
Valerie Linton
February 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Virginia Furey
February 25, 2013
Ruth: We will miss you dearly. We pray that you and Ray enjoy your eternal life as much as you did your earthly one. Ed and Kathi (Furey) Martin
Kathleen Martin
February 25, 2013
I'll miss you grandma. I'll never forget how much fun we had when we knew we were going to grandma's house for the weekend. I love you.
Christine Silver
February 24, 2013
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