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Ruth Thompson Obituary
GREENSBORO— Mrs. Ruth Belinda Graham Thompson, 48, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007 at Beacon Place after fighting courageously against colon-rectal cancer.
Services will be held at 12 noon Monday, July 9, 2007 at George Brothers Funeral Service, Greensboro. Interment will be in Guilford Memorial Park, Jamestown, directly after the service.
Ruth recently retired from the City of Greensboro, Engineering Department. She was a supervisor over Property Mapping. She had been employed as a city employee for 22 years.
Ruth was born September 19, 1958 in Clarion, Pa. She was the second of three children born to Thomas H. and Phyllis N. Graham. Ruth had been a resident of Greensboro since 1962. Ruth attended Dudley High School. She was on the swim team and graduated as a member of the National Honor Society. She later attended N.C. State and completed an internship with NASA during the summer of her freshman year. Ruth was an active member of Twin Oaks Church. She has a heart for Jesus. She enjoyed mission work, children's ministry and singing in the choir.
Survivors are husband, Donald E. Thompson and son, Jacob A. Thompson; as well as her mother Phyllis Graham; sister, Shelby Graham; half brother, Stafford Graham; many beloved nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; her church family; and a host of friends and co-workers who dearly loved and respected her.
Ruth was predeceased by her father, Thomas H. Graham, her brother Thomas A. (Sandy) Graham, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Crawford A. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Noel Sr.
There will be a time of fellowship offered to friends and family after the interment at Twin Oaks Church in McLeansville.
Memorials may be sent to Twin Oaks Church, 5935 Burlington Rd., McLeansville, NC 27301 or Alternative to Abortion Ministries, c/o Royal Home, P.O. Box 86, Salemburg, NC 28385, Attn: Michael Oliver.
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Johnny & Marie Harder
July 13, 2007
Dear Phyllis,
We did not know about Ruthie until Wed. We will always remember her in all of the choirs at Palm Street. Our prayers are with you.
Marie & Johnny
Sue & Frank Sasser
July 12, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Marie and Johnny Harder did not know of your loss in time to attend services. They remember Ruthie fondly-especially the time in the Jr. choir at Palm Street.
Denette Moore
July 10, 2007
Donnie and Jake, I was so sorry to hear of Ruthie's passing. I know how hard it is to lose someone so close that you love so much. Lean on God and he will get you through this time. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Darlene Wilson
July 10, 2007
My prayers are with you all. Ruth was always a "ray of sunshine" and a pleasure to work with. She would always come into GMCU with a smile on her face no matter what the day had brought she was still very sweet to everyone she encountered.
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Bethany Lance
July 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May the wind always be at your backs and the sunshine always upon your face. Many blessings and peace - Bethany Lance, UHC
Keith Simpson
July 9, 2007
To Donnie, Jake and Family
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time. Ruth was a super person who had a true heart for Jesus. I am thankful to have known and worked with her at the city for many years. She will be truly missed.
Linda Kirkman
July 9, 2007
Ruth and her beautiful smile will be missed.
Renee Dickerson
July 9, 2007
Ruthie was not like any person I have ever met. She was always positive, never without a kind word and an Angelic smile regardless of her pain. I am proud to have known her even for a short time. It is a comfort to me to know that the Kingdom of God has welcomed her with open arms and now her light will shine forever. I pray that God's love will surround you and I pray his promise to us that we will see Ruthie again comforts you.
God Bless,
Denise Hornbarger Taylor
July 9, 2007
DT & Jake, I am truly sorry to learn of your loss! Ruthie was a wonderful person and I hope you can find comfort knowing she is in the most wonderful place. We hope to see you soon! God Bless You!!
ted kallam
July 9, 2007
To the Thompson Family:
I enjoyed working with Ruth for the past two years. She was a great Christian coworker; not often found in today's workplace.
Steve Kennedy
July 9, 2007
My condolences to the family upon Ruth's passing. I had the privilege of working with Ruth for a number of years at the City and she was a diligent and loyal worker. I know she will be missed by co-workers, family, and friends.
Teresa Wyrick
July 9, 2007
My sympathy is with the family of Ruth Thompson. She truely was a bright ray of sunshine! Ruth was a pleasure to work with and a honor to know. Her glory to god was definately a trate we all need to live life by. Please accept my condolences at this time you are in my deepest thoughts and prayers!
Michael Caldwell
July 9, 2007
Ruth has truly been an inspiration to me during the short time that I have known her. She was a wonderful person, a joy to be around and had so much to share with others. May the family know that during this difficult time that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith Pugh
July 9, 2007
Ruth was a special lady. She will be cherished and remembered by all who came in contact with her. Her love for the Lord gave her a strength recognized by all. I am truly saddened by your loss, but encouraged by Heaven's gain.
Lindsay Craddock
July 9, 2007
Jake & Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Dee Coffer
July 9, 2007
Donnie and Jake,My thoughts and prayers are with you. There are no words I can say that will make the pain go away. Only time will help but there will always be void in your life and heart. Take comfort in knowing Ruthie is no longer in pain and that she was such a wonderful person,caring, loving and humble and loved by all who knew her. Just remember she did not go alone. There was her Dad, her brother and Chuck to greet her with open arms.My prayers are with you.
Love you
Dee
Tony Mayberry
July 8, 2007
Phyllis and Shelby, We just want you to know that we love you and are thinking about you. Love, Tony and Bunky
Rachel Priddy
July 8, 2007
Ruthie always had a ready smile and sweet response. As her dad's cousins in another area, we just didn't see enough of her and her family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Her's was a life well lived even though it has ended too soon. Wishing you time's peace and love's memories.
Rachel Priddy for the Deal cousins
Tommy & Diane White
July 8, 2007
To Donnie and the other family members:
We would like to send our sympathy to you for the loss of Ruth. I attended Dudley with Ruth and Tommy worked at the City with Ruth and Donnie. If you would like to call, you can reach Tommy at:
362-2100. In Christian Love, Diane and Tommy White
Megan Mooney
July 8, 2007
Hi, my name is Megan Mooney and I am a member of the Dickerson Family. My mother, Renee Dickerson, worked with Ruth for a year I believe. My mother had nothing but wonderful things to say about Ruth and when I was informed that she was to pass soon, my heart became heavy. She sounded like the most wonderful woman and I wish I could have known her. I won't be able to attend the funeral service but her entire family will be in my prayers.
May God Bless,
Megan R. Mooney
Renee Honeycutt
July 8, 2007
Donny & Jake,
i am so sorry for you lose. My prayers are with you.
Robin Owens
July 8, 2007
To have had a sister and to be a sister is one of God's many greatest gifts. To The Family of Shelby Graham and Ruth Thompson I am keeping you in my thoughts. Love Robin Owens UnitedHealthCare.
Judy Justice-McKinney
July 8, 2007
DT, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your wife and best friend. Words seem hollow, just know your in my prayers. May God comfort you and your family and keep you strong for each other. God Bless.
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