Ruth Clover

RUTH CLOVER

Ruth Clover, 86, of Shelby, NC, was joyfully received into the loving arms of Jesus and her family and friends gone before on Nov. 2, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Henry, and three sons: Thomas of Denville, NJ, David of Sioux City, IA, and Stephen of Shelby, NC.

Born in Paterson, NJ, Ruth spent most of her life in Passaic County before moving to Shelby, NC in 2012. Her life was centered in raising three sons in the fear and nurture of the Lord and service in the church – choir singing, piano playing, and serving as a secretary in Central Reformed Church in Patterson, NJ. She also enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, bowling and cross-word puzzles. Her working career spanned 25 years as a secretary in the Paterson, NJ school system, primarily at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson. She was a member of the Preakness Valley United Reformed Church in Wayne, NJ before moving to Shelby under the care of family. At the time of her passing into glory she was a member of the McBrayer Springs Presbyterian Church in Shelby, NC.

Daughter of the late Rev. Walter H. and Elizabeth A. MacMillan, she also leaves behind six grandchildren: Laura, Daniel, Joseph, Heather, Brendan and Breanna, and five great-grandchildren: Eli, Dylanee, Paislee. Ruthee, and Sonora.

Funeral rites were held in Wayne, New Jersey.

Memorials may be sent to the Wendover Hospice House, 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150, and the McBrayer Springs Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), 1903 McBrayer Springs Rd., Shelby, NC 28150.

Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service in Charlotte was entrusted with the care of Mrs. Clover and her family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.hankinsandwhittington.com.