Charlottesville, Virginia
Payne, Ruth Elizabeth Cornett Ruth Elizabeth Cornett Payne 82, died April 14, 2010 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born March 8, 1928 in Independence, VA, Grayson County to Joseph Stanley Cornett and Annie Hawthorne Cornett. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joseph...
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Ruth will be missed by the many people who remember the Payne's hospitality at the annual Michigan Math Teachers' Conference each Spring at the School of Education...Ruth's "day sponsorship" on WUOM so close to her passing was an appropriate reminder to pause and remember Ruth's dedication to family and her devotion to Joe...
Tom Bletcher
April 21, 2010 | Ann Arbor, MI
Pat and I are both sadden to learn of your Ruth's death. You may recall our Ruth was named for her.
Don Heikkinen
April 20, 2010 | Lillington, NC
Mother and I are saddened to learn of the loss of our sweet friend Ruth. We send our thoughts and prayers to Joe and the family.
Mary Henley Long and Mary Sherlin Willetts
Charlottesville, Virginia
April 20, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother was always so kind to me. I always remember the story she told me about the cat that attacked the birds on the wall paper. So funny. My prayers are with you. -Nicole Meadows
Nicole Meadows
April 18, 2010 | Bloomfield Twp, MI
We send our deepest sympathies to Joe, and are so sorry that we did not have a chance to get to know her better.
Mary and Dean Pollock
April 18, 2010
Ruth was such a lovely lady in all respects. We are saddened to hear of her death and we are holding Joe and the family in our hearts and prayers at this time. We have so many fond memories of Ruth and Joe and our shared associations with Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars at the University of Michigan and the Thrift Shop.
Barbara & Daniel Balbach
April 16, 2010 | Ann Arbor, MI
So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I remember both of you from years in Ann Arbor and at U High. You are in my prayers.
Betty Bishop
April 16, 2010 | Ann Arbor, MI
It is always sad when we lose such a wonderful person. My prayers and deepest sympathy are extended to the family and especially her husband, Joe, at this time of sadness and loss. She was always a joy to be around. Betty Jo Kolb, Ann Arbor, .Mi
April 16, 2010
Ruth and Joe at Leslie's wedding (9/27/08)
Our family has been blessed to know Ruth and Joe. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Ruth was such a gentle and kind soul, and her sense of humor was extraordinary. We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. Your family will be in our prayers.
Deborah Seals
April 16, 2010 | Martinsville, VA