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1944
DIED
2011
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Ruthelaine Palmer Obituary
A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Vineyard officiating. Burial will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Ms. Palmer was born in Arlington, Virginia on July 22, 1944, a daughter of the late Arthur McCroskey and Thelma Vaught McCroskey.
Ms. Palmer is survived by her life partner of 19 years, David G. (Buddy) Peacoe; her sons, Arthur W. Runion, Richard L. Runion, both of Front Royal; her daughters, Linda Jaramillo of Stafford, Virginia, Brenda Snell of Lumberton, Texas, Cheryl Black of Woodbridge, Virginia, and Donna Young of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mrs. Palmer is also survived and loved by Buddy's children, Gary Peacoe, Kevin Peacoe and Brian Peacoe, all of North Carolina, and Tammy Peacoe of Charlottesville, Virginia; her sister, Shirley L. Fox and husband Robert of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; 29 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie R. Runion, Jr.
Friends will be received on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Ruth Palmer/ Ronnie's Warriors to American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
Personal condolences may be offered to the family online at www.turnerrobertshaw.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruthelaine Palmer
June 22, 2011
Mom, Missing you but glad I will see you again. Hope you enjoyed watching us do Relay. I will remember all the lessons you taught us. You were so brave. I admire you so much. I will never forget you. Arthur misses you and, yes, I will take care of him. Love you.... Brenda
Sharon Marino
June 16, 2011
To the Runion Clan,
I was always amazed how close the seven of you kids are to one another and your mother, that was because of your mother. She was selfless, giving, and so very strong. She will be missed.
June 16, 2011
Buddy,
I am was so sorry to hear about Ruth. Please know that you are in mine and Ray's prayers. Please tell the family we are thinking of them all.
Janet and Ray Hildreth, Manassas, VA
Brandon Ritenour
June 16, 2011
Grams I miss and love you so much
jeanie schuster
June 15, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Donna
June 15, 2011
Mom, you will always be my best friend and hero. I love you and miss you.
Linda
June 15, 2011
Mom - you will always be in my heart. I will miss you very much. I love you.
Sonny Vaught
June 15, 2011
Sincerest condolences to Ruthie's family.
Denise (Hicks) Sprunger
June 15, 2011
Tammy,
I am sorry to hear about your familys loss. You are in my thoughts.
Brenda
June 15, 2011
Momma, I miss you so much my heart is aching. I love you with all my heart!
June 15, 2011
Momma, I miss you so much my heart is aching. I love you!
Brenda
June 14, 2011
Mom , words cant say how much you will be missed. I love you with all my heart!
Cheryl
Wendy Brown
June 14, 2011
love ya Aunt Ruth
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