Ruth Dudley Turner Camp

1962 - 2025

Ruth Dudley Turner Camp

February 14, 1962 - February 16, 2025

Raleigh, North Carolina - Ruth Dudley Turner Camp, 63, died on February 16, 2025, at her home in Raleigh. Born on February 14, 1962, to James "Jim" Baxter Turner Jr. and Ann Dudley Brower Turner, Ruthie was the youngest of four siblings. She spent her childhood in Raleigh, attending Saint Mary's School. For her final year of high school, Ruthie was admitted into Phillips Exeter Academy, where she was a member of the first co-ed class. She remained lifelong friends with her classmates in Amen Hall.

Following in a proud family tradition, Ruthie graduated from Wake Forest University, earning a B.A. in English in 1984. There, she was a member of the Fideles Society and participated in a study abroad program in Venice, which sparked an enduring love for Italian art, culture, and language.

After graduating, Ruthie returned to Raleigh, where she taught high school English at Ravenscroft School. She launched a 30-year career in business development and community relations, including 13 years as the President of the World Trade Center North Carolina and 20 years as the President of Turner Camp International.

While working in Raleigh, Ruthie met Robert Stephen "Steve" Camp. The two were married on February 16, 1991, and had two children together, William Robert Randolph Camp and Stephen Brower Turner Camp.

Ruthie brought a dynamic spirit to her work in the community, where she served on charitable Boards at the North Carolina Museum of History, the American Red Cross, and the Dix Park Conservancy, and as a Trustee of the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Raleigh Fine Arts Society, the Junior League of Raleigh, and the Carolina Country Club, where staff at The Grille knew to always bring extra lemons with her sweet tea.

A woman of strong faith, Ruthie was born into the congregation of Hayes Barton Baptist Church, where her paternal grandfather was the founding pastor. Ruthie chaired the congregation's Preschool Board of Directors and was a devoted member of the Cashwell Sunday School class.

Ruthie will be remembered for her characteristic zest for life and the abundant joy she brought to each day. She exemplified the Wake Forest University motto, Pro Humanitate: For Humanity.

In addition to her parents Jim and Ann Turner, Ruthie was predeceased by her cousin, Frank "Tripp" Willard Brower III; and grandson, Daniel W. Marks.

She is survived by her husband Steve; children William and wife Noelle, and Stephen; step-children Lisa Camp Cox, Greg Camp and wife Sofie, Kristin Camp, Mary Elizabeth Camp and husband Alex, Sarah Camp Worrell and husband Jason. Additionally, she is survived by her siblings James "Jim" Baxter Turner III and wife Susan, Ann "Dida" Merrick Turner Parrott, and Frank Judson Turner and wife Raquel. Ruthie is further survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, along with one aunt, nine cousins, two nieces and two nephews.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5-7 PM on Thursday February 20, 2025, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday February 21st at the Hayes Barton Baptist Church, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: the Dix Park Conservancy, the Hayes Barton Baptist Church, and the Raleigh Fine Arts Society Contribution Fund.