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Ruth Stearns Obituary
Raleigh
Ruth Gregory Stearns, 92, passed away on Saturday, February 11.
Ruth grew up in Newton Grove, North Carolina. She attended Saint Guadalupe Catholic School and Church. She moved to Virginia during WWII to work in the shipyard. Soon after, she met her future husband, Raymond Stearns. They made their permanent home in Raleigh, North Carolina. She worked for Southern Bell and retired after twenty-seven years. She was active in her church. She took great joy in spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by three daughters, Martha Stearns Carrara (Joseph) of Raleigh, Shirley Stearns Smith (Andre) of Cary, and Joan Stearns Sferruzzo (Dave) of Apex; a brother, Cecil Gregory, of Grantham; sisters, Mary Willis of Chesapeake, VA, and Katie Benton of Raleigh; 5 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her pet bird, Tweety.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday, February 16, at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 PM on Wednesday, February 15, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. There will be a prayer service at 7 PM.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral (Memo: new Cathedral), 219 West Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bryan-leefu neralhome.com
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Shirley
February 20, 2017
I miss you moma, my life will not be the same. I will see you and daddy again in heaven.
Joan Sferruzzo
February 17, 2017
I miss you Mama, Can't wait to see you and Daddy again.
Joan
Viki Balkcum
February 16, 2017
Ruth and I have been neighbors since I moved next door to her and Ray in 1994. She and I spent many an hour working in our backyards together, or sitting on our front porches talking back and forth. Her daughters and I are the same age, more or less, and they have also become precious friends. I am heartbroken that Ruth is gone. Rest in peace, you sweet, kind, lovely woman. You lived well and are well loved. I will miss you. And your zucchini.
February 15, 2017
i am missing you so much but hope you are in a better place with no pain or suffering. you are and always will be my mama. love, martha ann
Nancy Whitten
February 14, 2017
In my thoughts,
Nancy Whitten
February 14, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time (Matthew 21:22).--ERJ
Greg and Julie Pederson
February 14, 2017
Our Mother Rita always talked very fondly of Aunt Ruth. They seemed to have had a special bond. Aunt Ruth was Mom's anchor as she raised us living so far away from her family. It would have been nice if they could have lived closer and spent more time together. We can only imagine the conversation their having now! What a wonderful life these great women have had.
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