Ruth Lee Hill Harrison

Ruth Lee Hill Harrison obituary, Leland, NC

Ruth Lee Hill Harrison

Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Davis Funeral Home

901 South 5th Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Service

1:00 p.m.

St. James A.M.E. Zion Church

27 Old Town Creek Road NE, Leland, NC 28451

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.

Ruth Harrison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis Funeral Home - Wilmington on Aug. 16, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Ruth Lee Hill Harrison, age 100, of Leland, NC passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Public viewing 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, August 22, 2025 at Davis Funeral Home - Wilmington, 901 South 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401.

A celebration of Ms. Harrison's life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, 27 Old Town Creek Road NE, Leland, NC 28451.

Interment will follow at Bryant Family Cemetery.

Her love and memories will remain in the hearts of her children, Jimmy Harrison (Phyllis) of Wake Forest, NC and Eunice King of Leland, NC, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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

How to support Ruth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Ruth Harrison's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Davis Funeral Home

901 South 5th Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Service

1:00 p.m.

St. James A.M.E. Zion Church

27 Old Town Creek Road NE, Leland, NC 28451

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.