Ruth Justice

Ruth E. Justice SMITHFIELD - Ruth Eure Justice, 80, passed away Aug. 10, 2008, in Sentara Obici Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Sunbury, N.C., Ruth was the daughter of the late Frank Edward and Matte Pierce Eure. She formerly lived in Newport News for many years and graduated from Newport News High School in 1944. She had been a Smithfield resident since 1996. Professionally, Ruth worked at NACA, later NASA. She was an administrative secretary to generals and senior officers at TRADOC, Fort Monroe, where she retired in 1987, after more than 30 years of combined service. Ruth had a special love for animals and owned several dogs during her life. After retirement with years at home, Ruth became an avid birdwatcher. She cared deeply for her Pekinese and "precious baby," Alison who survives her. Ruth will be remembered as a lady with strong and unique convictions and character. She had a vivacious sense of humor and was a loyal friend. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Virgil H. Justice, Ruth is survived by her son, Timothy Hurst Justice and his special friend Barbara L. Anderson of Virginia Beach; her sister, Carolyn E. Lyons and her husband Harold of Smithfield; her brother, Edward Frank Eure; and her sister-in-law, Libby Len Bain, both of Ingram, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Luke's Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the IOW Humane Society, P.O. Box 273, Smithfield, VA 23431. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.