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Ruth Dryden Obituary
PARSONSBURG — Ruth Marie Dryden, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at her home in Parsonsburg. Born in Chester, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Emerson T. Dykes and Lorena Noel Dykes.
She retired from Hudson Foods in Berlin after many years of service. After retirement, she loved to spend time with her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing bingo, slots, going to yard sales, relaxing at her mountain home and spending time at family gatherings at "Pop-pop's Water." She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Walston Switch and the Redmen's Lodge in Fruitland.
She is survived by her children, Morris Milton Dryden Jr. and his wife, Terri, of Salisbury, Gladys "Punkin" Marie Dryden Lovely of Fruitland and Brenda Ruth Dryden Scott and her husband, Paul, of Parsonsburg; five grandchildren, Tracy Trice, Ann Lovely, Keith Dryden and his wife, Kim, Patrick Lamb and his wife, Michelle, and Brad Trice and his fiancee, Kasie; seven great-grandchildren, Brittney Daye, Ryan Dryden, Cory Lewis, Tyler Lamb, Abigail Lamb, Landen Trice and Liam Trice; two brothers, Herman Dykes and his wife, Frances, and Ted "Jake" Dykes and his wife, Marcia; a sister, Gladys "Happy" Seaton and her husband, Jack; a sister-in-law, Betty Warren; a brother-in-law, Charles Brice; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Milton Dryden Sr.; two brothers, Wallace and Bob Dykes; and two sisters, Virginia Byrd and June Brice.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, with the Revs. Howard Travers and James Riley officiating. There will be a visitation Monday from 6-8 p.m. and also one hour prior to the service Tuesday. Interment will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Walston Switch.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 208, Parsonsburg, Md. 21849; and/or Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Billy White, 32843 Old Ocean City Road, Parsonsburg, Md. 21849.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home PA at 501 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.hollowayfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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June 16, 2011
Punkin, Brenda, Morris, and Dryden Family,
Our hearts go out to you with deepest sympathy with the home going of your dear Mother.
God understands how much it hurts and because He's always with us as our Comforter, He has the power to touch your hearts and help you bear your sorrow.
God will heal your hearts with precious, cherished memories that will help you endure.
Morris and Ruth, both, were special people in my life as a young child. They instilled in me the value of families and showed their love to everyone.
They helped me threw dog bites, snake bites and tiller bites!
They were very compassionate to my father, mother and family.
They will truly be missed but welcomed in Heaven with God's open arms.
Lucy and Family Jacksonville, Arkansas
Luckenbaugh Denise
June 15, 2011
To the Dryden Family
Dana and i and Eric are very sorry for your lost she was a great lady and always had a smile on her face she will be missed my all.If there is everything we can do for anyone of you please let us know..Are thoughts are with you all...Denise Spicer Luckenbaugh
June 13, 2011
Brenda and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. We will see you tonight for the memorial at Holloways. You were a great daughter to your mom as you are a wonderful friend to everyone else. Love, Bobbi and Bill
June 13, 2011
Brenda, Punkin, Morris -
My heart aches that this wonderful woman has left this world. - her beautiful smile, her warmth, her knidness. She always welcomed me into your home & made me feel like family. My memories of her truly warm my heart & soul. But we could never get her to tell us that your dad was Santa at church! I am so sorry she had to leave you. The pain is now unbearable, but soon the sweet memories start to heal. Your family will forever be in my heart.
With Love,
Diane Shockley Hammond
BONNIE ENNIS
June 13, 2011
BRENDA AND FAMILY
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. PLEASE FIND COMFORT KNOWING YOU SPENT TIME WITH YOUR MOTHER AND SHE DID NOT SUFFER. I KNOW IT IS A VERY PAINFUL EXPERIENCE LOSING A LOVED ONE. I AM HERE FOR YOU!!
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