Ruth Marie Surbaugh
Ruth Marie Surbaugh
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Ruth Marie Surbaugh, 90 of Copper Hill, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lovell Surbaugh; granddaughter, Amanda Simpkins; sisters, Alice Burdette, and Annie Tippenhaunr.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Stephen Surbaugh (June), David Scott Surbaugh (DuAnn); daughter, Kimberly Ann Simpkins; grandchildren, Roby Simpkins (Amber), Katherine Surbaugh, Sara Pauly (Shane), Sean Surbaugh (Annie), Jessica Surbaugh, Elyse Surbaugh; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 in the Restvale Cemetery with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Stan Hawkins officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Ruth to Good Samaritan Hospice, Attn: Development, 4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24017.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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