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Ruth Duty Obituary
She was born March 21, 1927 in Branchland, a daughter of the late Lester F. and Mary Johnson Gue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Duty; siblings, Lester Gue, Jr., Ulysses Hurston Gue, Donald Lee Gue, Charles Gue, Glendora Lett and Hubert Gue.
She is survived by her sister, Linda Dial of Covington, VA; sister-in-law, Anna Gue of Branchland, WV; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and neighbors.
Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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Ruthann (Duty) Walker
July 11, 2025
Aunt Ruth will be missed very much! I can´t believe she´s gone. I always loved her and Uncle Robert!
Michael B Murray
June 26, 2025
She was a blessing to all she touched. She was special and I will truly miss her and the stories she would share about her life!
Kennith Napier
June 25, 2025
We will all miss you..
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