Ruth Heaton Ferguson

Ruth Heaton Ferguson obituary, Greenville, SC

Ruth Heaton Ferguson

Ruth Ferguson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home - Downtown Chapel on Jul. 26, 2023.

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Ruth Heaton Ferguson, 81, of Greenville, beloved wife of Randall Ferguson, passed away Monday July 24, 2023.
Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise Jones Heaton.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Randy Ferguson (Johnie) and Rob Ferguson (Holly); sister, Frankie Watson (Clyde); granddaughters, Stella and Abigail Ferguson; and great-granddaughter, Lydia Ruth Everett.
A private family service will be held.
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