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Ruth Herndon Obituary

Ruth Marie Herndon VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruth Marie Herndon, 51, went to be with the Lord Oct. 5, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 22, 1956, in Omaha, Neb., to the late Earl and Vernice Keller. Ruth was loved by anyone who ever heard her laugh. Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband of 24 years, Charles F. Herndon; daughter, Fawn Herndon and son-in-law Ryan of Chesapeake; stepson, Charles J. Herndon of Omaha; grandchildren, Houston, Makena and Connor; five sisters and two brothers as well as other loving family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Herndon

16 Entries

Michael Monroe

October 26, 2008

Dear Chuck and Families.
I was so sorry to hear Ruth was taken from us. She was a joy to everyone around her and a good time was to be had, when she was there.
She will live on in our hearts forever and I will look forward to seeing her on that Blessed Day in Heaven.
My deppest sympathy goes out to you.

Teresa Crawford

October 17, 2008

Chuck, Fawn, and Charles,

I don't pertend to understand why God decided that it was time for Ruth to come home but I do believe that she has touched so many people in her short life. Our families and lives will always be connected but a huge part is forever lost with Ruth’s passing. We will always be grateful for Ruth's unconditional love and support. She was an amazing grandmother and mother. Her joy of life and her contagious laughter are a part of her legacy that will live on in the people who knew and loved her.

Our deepest sympathies for your loss may Ruth rest in peace knowing that she made the world a little better just by being her. We are among so many who loved her and we will miss her.

Love, Teresa, Cheryl, Makena

Phyllis Kohl-Portland

October 16, 2008

I met ruth several years back when she volunteered to work the sign-in table at the Corporate Cup Run. She was at the civic auditorium at 6:30 a.m.on a Sunday! I enjoyed seeing her at the credit union more recently. I was shocked and saddened to see her name in the obituaries. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Ruth was a very kind and sweet person. It just isn't fair! She was too young and still needed.

Mary McCoy Patterson

October 15, 2008

Chuck and Family,
Ruth was a wonderful person. She was always nice and considerate to others. People were immediately drawn to her.
Condolences to you and the family.

Darnel Kush-Hug

October 14, 2008

Chuck,
Thinking about you, sorry for the loss of your loving wife. Wish you and your family the best at this difficult time. I still remember the day I met Ruth at Corrections, 1988. Ruth taught me how to get around the building. Bless you

Michelle maddox

October 12, 2008

I will be praying for you mary ann and your family. I didn't know your sister but she sure looked like a truely wonderful person. I am sure heaven got a true angel.
Love you sweetie,
Michelle

Janice Christensen

October 12, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. My prayers are with you in your time of grief.

I am a friend of Cathy Mileger's.
So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing.

Cathy Mileger

October 12, 2008

Chuck and family,
Your are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time in your lives. Ruth was a wonderful person, always loving and caring to all. She was truly a great friend and I was so blessed that her and I shared
good times together. She will be remembered in my heart forever.
My condolences are with all of you,
at this time.

TERESA REEVES

October 12, 2008

SO SORRY, TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Peggy Sue

October 10, 2008

Dear Chuck and family,

It was my plesure to have worked with Ruth selling Christmas around the World. She was such a cheerleader and an all around great lady! I know she loved her family and she will be missed.
Hugs and prayers!
Peggy Sue

Mary Ann and Todd Vazzano

October 10, 2008

You lived your life one day at a time.
The words you shared were always kind.
You loved us all with your whole heart.
It saddens us to be apart, and forever we
hold you in our hearts
Today you stand in God's bright light.
Watching over us day and night.
In our hearts you will remain
Until the day we meet again...
Forever Your love will live on in our hearts
and the hearts of those you touched.
We are so grateful to God for blessing our lives with
the beautiful gift of you.
We miss you sweet angel,
more than you can imagine.
Your now somewhere over the rainbow.....
Love your sister Mary Ann and husband Todd

Dorothy Hopkins

October 10, 2008

Chuck: So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Susan Foster And Family

October 10, 2008

To Doris and rest of the family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. I only saw Ruthie over the years at Doris's family gatherings and she was always smiling or laughing. I don't know why God takes the good ones but I guess he has better plans for her. She is suffering no more. RIP

Nancy Mullenax

October 10, 2008

To the Herndon Family: My heartfelt condolences go to all of you. Ruth was such a loving and caring person. It was truly a gift to have known her. She will be deeply missed!

Julie Betz

October 10, 2008

We will never forget her kind heart, her smile, her incredible laughter. She was the most generous and kindest person and I feel so fortunate to have known Ruth. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Julie Kevin and Tyler Betz

Pam Giangrosso

October 10, 2008

Chuck, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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