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RUTH SCHRUM Obituary
Born May 18, 1927, in Chesterfield, Virginia, to the late John Luther and Dora Elam Martin, Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. "Mitz" Schrum, Sr.
Mrs. Schrum was a founder and a lifelong member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church. She often volunteered at Southside Regional Medical Center and was an active member of the Young at Heart Group, as well as the Southside Striders.
"Mom always had a smile and a hug for everyone she met."
Mrs. Schrum was previously employed at Allied Chemical and Dupont.
She is survived by her son, Robert C. "Bob" Schrum and wife, Judy; two grandchildren, Troy Schrum and wife, Tricia Schrum, and Beth Schrum; great-grandchildren, Jessica Schrum Williams, Dawn Schrum, Deven Neace, Brooke Neace, and Reid Neace; great-great-grandchildren, Mason Williams, Owen Williams, and Makenna Dickey; sister, Mary "Tight" Ramsey; nephew, George "Hoot" Houston; niece, Betty Anne Seigman and family; her step-grandchildren, Ashton Pond, Jr. and wife, Leah, and LeeAnn Wilson; step-great-grandchildren, Jake Wilson, Abbey Wilson, and Arden Pond.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2017, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Reverend Sandy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Chester, Virginia. The family will receive friends Friday, November 24, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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November 24, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you during this time. Ruth 2:12
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Susan Mason
November 21, 2017
I knew Bob while I worked at Millside in Colonial Heights and happened to meet his mother while at a flea market in Chester right after we retied 2010. I gave her a little table she wanted because she was such a lovely lady and Bob's mother. I thought of her since that time and wondered how she was doing. So sorry to see such sad news for Bob and family. Sharing Heaven with her husband now, a true blessing.
Leslee Absher
November 21, 2017
Bob, Troy, Beth and families.... May warm and previous memories carry you through this difficult time.
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