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Ruth Eleanor McGill

1935 - 2020

Ruth Eleanor McGill obituary, 1935-2020, Smyrna, SC

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Bratton Funeral Home

1455 Filbert Hwy

York, South Carolina

Ruth McGill Obituary

Ruth Eleanor Gilfillan McGill, 85, of Smyrna, SC, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Smyrna ARP Church Cemetery with the Reverend Boyce Wilson and Reverend Alan Morrow officiating.

Ruth was born on October 11, 1935 in Hickory Grove, SC. She was the daughter of the late Sarah Joe Gilfillan. She was raised by her grandparents John J. and Effie Brakefield Gilfillan along with 10 aunts, uncles and a cousin. All predeceased Ruth except Jean White of Gaffney and Ann Batchelor of Blacksburg. She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Sherry Jo McGill and Leona Montgomery. She worked as a bookkeeper for McGill Logging Company and was a member of Smyrna ARP Church.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Carlyle McGill, daughters, Gwen Thompson (Jim), Lynn Montgomery, son, Mike McGill, four grandchildren; Jaime Benfield (Brian), Justin Thompson (Nicole), Heath McGill (Lauren), Hailey McCarter (Kendall), and eight great grandchildren; Bryson Benfield, Carson Benfield, McKenzie Thompson, Trace Thompson, Irby McGill, Averell McGill, Kendalyn McCarter, and Kaylee McCarter.

In memory of Ruth McGill, memorials may be made to Smyrna ARP Church, 3141 Legion Rd. Smyrna, SC 29743, or the Hospice and Community Care, 2275 India Hook Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.

Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the McGill family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2020.

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Belinda Doan West

October 29, 2020

Such a wonderful person. Always a smile. I am privileged to have spent many fun memories on the ball field with Mrs. Ruth. Praying God holds the family close during their loss.

Terry Boyd Foster

October 28, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Ruth was a wonderful loving person. She will be missed by so many. My prayers are with all of you!!

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Edwin A Eschenbrenner

October 27, 2020

A wonderful woman, whom I was blessed to call my friend

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John Pearson

October 27, 2020

I remember Ruth on every August 11 since 1987. A brave woman and a wonderful lady. My life is better for knowing her and she will be missed by everyone she touched. My sympathy to the entire family.

Brian Giles

October 27, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our prayers and thoughts..

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Graveside service

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Smyrna ARP Church Cemetery

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Bratton Funeral Home

1455 Filbert Hwy P.O. Box 340, York, SC 29745

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