Photo courtesy of Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory - Downtown - Easley
Charleston, South Carolina
Jul 22, 1921 – May 25, 2013 (Age 91)
Ruth Ragsdale Sitton - Easley
Ruth Ragsdale Sitton, 91, of Easley, SC died May 25, 2013 after a brief illness.
A newswoman and a high school teacher of many years, Mrs. Sitton was born in Easley on July 22, 1921, a daughter of the late
W. H. and Sallie Ragsdale. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, the late John D. Sitton. A graduate of Easley High School at age 15, where she was named class valedictorian, Mrs. Sitton attended Coker College for two years before transferring to the University of Georgia, where she earned degrees in journalism and education in 1941. Selected by the university?s faculty as an outstanding journalism student, she was asked to write articles for the Athens, GA, daily newspaper while still a student.
In the 1950s, Mrs. Sitton worked as a correspondent for the Greenville News-Piedmont and for the Easley Progress as an editorial assistant and as news editor. Later she taught journalism, history and English at Easley and Dacusville High Schools.
Active in civic affairs, Mrs. Sitton was secretary of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Fort Prince George chapter, and an officer and longtime member of the Easley Woman?s Club, and the Nosegay Garden Club, among other organizations.
A member of the First United Methodist Church of Easley where she taught Sunday school for many years, Mrs. Sitton also served as president of the Methodist Guild for Women.
A devout Christian, Mrs. Sitton showed sincere interest in and compassion for everyone she met.
She is survived by her five children: Dottie Sitton Ashley (Dr. Franklin Ashley) of Charleston, Betty Sitton of the home, James Sitton of Clemson, Dale Sitton Rogers (the Rev. Richard Rogers) of Roanoke Rapids, NC and John Sitton, Jr., of Easley. Mrs. Sitton also is survived by a brother, W. Jack Ragsdale of Easley, and by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her sister, Marian R. Lanning, and brother, Walter Ragsdale.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 PM Monday, May 27th, at First United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown from 6:00 until 7:30 PM on Sunday, May 26th.
The family is at the residence.
Condolences may be expressed online at robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home?Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Would love to express my deepest sorrow to read about Mrs. Sitton passing. She was a wonderful teacher to my son and myself. She always made extra time for you . My prayers and heartful sorrow is with her family at this time. May Jesus be in all hearts and memory. God Bless, Mrs. Ann Lee
Ann Lee
June 06, 2013 | Fripp Island, SC
It is only fitting that an Angel who walked on earth should return to God-the-Father. Heartfelt condolences from me and my mother to Dottie, Jim, Betty and Dale. Know she loved and was deeply loved by many.
Barbara Gandolfo-Frady
June 03, 2013 | Queens, NY
my prayers are with your family.
dave doerr
May 31, 2013
my Love and sympathy to all Ruth s family! I enjoyed seeing her and ALL of the family in my Dermatology office.. It was always a pleasure to see and talk with Ruth through many years.
Richard Crooks
May 30, 2013 | Greenville, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Aunt Ruth was a wonderful aunt and she truly will be missed. We are sorry we can't be there in person, but we are with you in thoughts and prayers. Jeff, Sherry and Family.
Lanning Jeff & Sherry
May 27, 2013 | Skaneateles, NY
Jimmy, thinking of you and your family during this time with my sincerest condolences and my warmest wishes that each of you may find peace as you contemplate the awesome life that your Mom lived, not only for family but for everyone she met.
Evans Medlock
May 27, 2013 | Greer, SC
Prayers extended to the family of Ruth Ragsdale Sitton. My prayer is that each of you will cherish your memories of Ruth and that God will assuage your grief. Ruth was a community treasure and will be missed by all who knew her.
Sincere condolence,
T. Frank Gentry, Jr.
May 27, 2013
James,Thinking of you during these difficult hours. Neill
May 26, 2013
Mrs.Sutton was a great and caring teacher.
James Hood
May 26, 2013 | Polkton, NC