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Sarah Morris Obituary
POMARIA — Sarah Christine Ruff Morris, 96, widow of Anderson Ashe Morris Sr. died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at White Oak Manor after a brief illness.
Born on May 9, 1922 in Pomaria, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Isadore Ruff and Dorothy Smith Ruff. She retired from Shakespeare after 20 years. She was a life-long member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. She was a former member of the 55+ at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church where she enjoyed their fellowship.
She is survived by a son, Anderson Ashe "Andy" Morris Jr. and a daughter-in-law, Willie G. Morris; two grandsons, Anthony Kevin Morris (Robin) and Timothy Shane Morris (Lisa) and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Alexander Morris, Ryan Dean Morris and Presley Madison Morris and a nephew, Ray Morris (Renee) and a niece, Susan Hill (Ben). She is also survived by her loving cat and companion, Kitty. She was predeceased by a brother, Ray Eugene Ruff.
Mrs. Morris enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers and yard. She was a generous person and touched many lives with her kindness. We thank God for the gift of Sarah Christine (also known as "Bete" and "Sister") and we praise Him for His glory which receives her today into His tender care.
Funeral services were held at St. Matthews Lutheran Church on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Matthews Lutheran Church, PO Box 170, Pomaria, SC 29126.
Active pallbearers were Kevin Morris, Tim Morris, Mike Ruff, Marty Ruff, Chris Ruff, Randy Ruff, Raymond Smith and Ray Morris.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill and Sadie Loging, June Ruff, Brice Ruff, Mary Ruff, Mickey and Aubey Wicker, Toni Ruff, Kathy Wilson, Francelle Kibler, Anna Wicker, Keshia Williams, Linda Chapman, Ida Chapman, Dr. Carroll A. Pinner III, Dr. Alan Paysinger, Dr. Oscar Lovelace, Dr. Chip Dixon, staff of third floor at Newberry County Memorial Hospital and the staff of White Oak Manor.
McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, Inc. A note of remembrance may be written to the family at www.mcswainevans.com
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John
February 2, 2019
So sorry for the family's loss. No words can ever express the loss of a loved one. May all of you find comfort and peace in all the loving memories you've shared together. Please be comforted in knowing that God understands your grief and he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)
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