Ruth Campbell Aker

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Ruth Aker Obituary

Ruth Campbell Aker, 90, of Radford, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012. She was born April 9, 1922, the daughter of the late William and Elmyra Vance Campbell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vance "Hap" Aker; daughter, Lana Smith; three grandsons, Ronald L. Smith, and Scott and Jeffrey Aker; son-in-law, Carl Duncan Sr.; and two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Duncan; two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Ann Aker, and Mike Aker, all of Radford; son-in-law, Roger Smith, of Riner; brother-in-law and his wife, Robert and June Aker, of Pulaski; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Graveside services will immediately follow in the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford, with the Rev. Ronnie Duncan officiating. The Aker family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 24, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Aker

3 Entries

May 2, 2012

Donnie, Ned & I were out of town when your Mom passed away. I just saw the posting under the Radford High School page on Facebook. My thoughts are prayers are with you. Dana Wright Pugh

Marcelle Hanauer

April 25, 2012

Sharon and famuly--I was sadden to learn of your loss. I meet Mrs. Akers at the last mother-daughter dinner the church held. I so enjoyed talking to her, I can not remember a time I was in a group of people I had just met and truly enjoyed and laughed so much. She was so delightful that evening.
I just seen the poem my sister posted and I could not have said it better.
Sharon, I can only hope I can be half as good daugher to my Mother as you were to yours. You are truly a wonderful person. Your entire family means a lot to us.
I hate I could not be there today for the viewing and graveside services, My thoughts and prayers were with you and your family as they will continue to be as you go through this difficult time.
My God be with you and your family, If there is anything Don and I can do for any of you please call.
With much love

Beverly Wheeler

April 25, 2012

Sharon and family - I am so sorry for your loss, I met her only once but I so enjoyed the time I spent chatting with her, she was such a delightful woman. I want to share my favorite poem with you and hope it brings you comfort.

To My Dearest Family:
Some things I'd like to say
but first of all to let you know
that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above where there's no more tears
or sadness there is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night
That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you. It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone as for your dearest family
they'll be here later on I need you here so badly as part of My big plan
there's so much that we have to do
to help our mortal man.
Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you
every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years because you're only human
they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain, remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you
of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is o're
I am closer to you now than I ever was before. And to my very many friends
trust God knows what is best I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb
but together we can do it taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too
that as you give unto the World
so the World will give to you
If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile
So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go
When you are walking down the street
and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind, And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace. And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free remember you're not going you are coming here to me
And I will always love you from that land way up above. Will be in touch again soon.
P.S. God sends His Love
--Author Unknown