Ruth Kidd Dunlap

Ruth Kidd Dunlap obituary

Ruth Kidd Dunlap

Ruth Dunlap Obituary

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Annie "Ruth" Kidd Dunlap, age 88, of Robbins, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023.

Ruth was the daughter of Everette and Essie Hill Kidd. Ruth was the widow of Max Dunlap, who passed in 2013.

She was a retired farmer and a lifelong member of Bascom Chapel Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed caring for her neighbors and family. She was known for spoiling Max, keeping a neat house, cooking delicious food, growing lovely flowers and having an incredible work ethic. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Max Dunlap and brother, Eulos Kidd.

She is survived by her daughters, Gale (David) Wood, Ellen (Chris) Linton and son, James (Lisa) Dunlap. She is also survived by grandchildren, Seth Dunlap, Brittany Dunlap, Steven Wood, Marie (Emily) Collins, Zach Linton, Bob Linton, Robert Dunlap, and Anna Linton. She is survived by a brother, Charles Kidd and a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Bascom Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery at 2:00 pm with Rev. Rebecca Chapman officiating. The family will receive family and friends in the fellowship hall after the service.

Memorials may be made to Bascom Chapel Methodist Church, in care of Mrs. Shirley Brewer 2334 Dover Church Road, Seagrove NC 27341.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Phillips Funeral Home - Star

216 S. Main St., Star, NC 27356

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March 30, 2023

Vetres Livengood posted to the memorial.

March 30, 2023

Emily Dunlap Carter posted to the memorial.

March 30, 2023

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Vetres Livengood

March 30, 2023

Dear Gale and all the family, Eddie and I are so sorry to hear about your Mama. We pray that God will comfort you all and give you peace. Sincere Sympathy Eddie and Vetres Livengood

Emily Dunlap Carter

March 30, 2023

Aunt Ruth will be missed. Can only imagine the beautiful reunion taking place on the other side. Love and light to all.

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