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Ruth Benedict Obituary

Ruth D. Benedict PUTNEY Ruth D. Benedict, 92 of Hillsville, Va., passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Waddell Nursing Home in Galax. Mrs. Benedict was predeceased by her parents, Lynn and Ella Pierce Lawrence; husband, Harold Benedict; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn M. and Roland Smart; three sisters and two brothers. She leaves a daughter and son-in-law, Constance and Francis Shearer of Taylorsville, N.C.; brother, Ralph Lawrence of Putney; four grandchildren, Philip Smart, Karlene Dalton, Mark Shearer, and Andrew Shearer; 11 great-grandchildren, 17 great -great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services were Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Crooked Oak Baptist Church in Laurel Fork, Va., with the Rev. Oscar Hill and Pastor Michael Shockley officiating. Burial was in the Crooked Oak Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. A guestbook is online at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady. com Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady-Chapel is serving the family.

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Published by Brattleboro Reformer on Feb. 3, 2009.

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Marilyn F. Masi

January 26, 2022

After all these years, it is still soulful to remember our parents, so much time as past. My best condolences to Connie, and special Hello to Judy and the Class of 1961. Marilyn Foote Masi

Judy Allen Seitzer

February 23, 2009

Connie,
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I Wanted to let you know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers even after all of these years. West Brattleboro will always be "Home" in my heart and all of the special people like, your Mom, that keep it that way!

Marilyn Foote Masi

February 4, 2009

Connie:
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. It is never easy to loose a parent. I remember your Mom at the First Congregational Church in West Brattleboro when you and I were in Sunday School. All my best wishes and prayers are with you.

Terry Martin

February 3, 2009

Connie, Family & Friends,

My deepest condolences in the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and Prayers are with you as you pass through this most deep valley of life.

Class of 1961

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