Ruth Ann Scully

Ruth Ann Scully obituary, Mantua, NJ

Ruth Ann Scully

Ruth Scully Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Dec. 3, 2023.
Ruth Ann Scully age 65, of Westville passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Born in South Jersey, she graduated from Gloucester High School Class of 1976. Ruth Ann loved music and a few of her favorite artists were Pink Floyd, James Taylor and Van Morrison who sang her favorite song "Into the Mystic." She was an avid Washington Redskins Fan and loved animals, especially cats. Most of all she loved her children and adored her grandchildren.
Wife of the late Edward Scully, she is survived by her son Christopher Palumbo, her daughter Michelle Palumbo (Jerry Brooks), three grandchildren Gunner Barr, Erik Palumbo, and Cheyenne Palumbo, her great granddaughter Isabella Palumbo, her mother Doris E. Reynolds (nee Schmelia), five siblings Karen Keywan, Patricia DeFazio (Richard), Kathleen Fulgham, Robert Reynolds Jr., & Barbara Hannigan (James), and many nieces & nephews. Ruth Ann was also survived by her dear friend Geri Parker-Teggart. She was predeceased by her father Robert Reynolds Sr.
Arrangements are currently private. Memories & condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.

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