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Ruth Baldwin Obituary
She was born July 10, 1928, in Orangeburg, SC, to the late Thomas Mazyck Smith and Eunice Ulmer Smith.
In 1993, she retired as a school teacher after 27 years. She taught at Grays and Ridgeland Schools as well as Thomas Heyward Academy. She was a graduate of Ridgeland High School and Furman University, class of 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree; member, Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma; member of Azalea Garden Club and a very active member of Ridgeland Baptist Church. She was actively involved in local and statewide civic affairs. She enjoyed playing Bridge and was a member of two Bridge clubs. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and her friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl (Sherri) Baldwin (Rick) Hinely of Chapin, SC; sons, Thomas Smith (Tammy) Baldwin of Columbia, SC; Frank Eugene (Gene) Baldwin, III of Hilton Head Island, SC; Percy (Tripp) Mondell (Brenda) Berry, III of Beaufort, SC; five granddaughters, Shelley Baldwin (Chris) Vail of Santa Barbara, CA; Blair Baldwin of Myrtle Beach, SC; Shannon Whitehead (Edens) Dennis of West Columbia, SC; Jordon Whitehead of Myrtle Beach, SC; Caroline Baldwin of Columbia, SC; one grandson, Frank Thomas Fenwick Baldwin of Columbia, SC; great granddaughter, Scarlett Annslee Vail of Santa Barbara, CA and sister, Mrs. Margaret (Bouncie) (Joe) Lista of Aiken, SC. She was married for over 30 years to the late Frank E. Baldwin, Jr. who passed away in 1998.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Ridgeland Baptist Church with burial in the Ridgeland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Mrs. Baldwin to The Ridgeland Baptist Church, 1448 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936.
Sauls Funeral Home of Ridgeland is assisting the family with their arrangements. (saulsfh.com)
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Shelby Jenkins
February 2, 2012
I still can't believe she's gone !! I have such fond memories of Mrs. Baldwin, in school & out of school.
What a fine, Christian lady she was & there's NO doubt she's walking on the streets of gold with Jesus ~ I can't wait to see her again :)
January 7, 2012
Sherri,
Mother and Daddy read about your Mother in The State and let me know...I am so sorry about your loss. I will always remember the good times we had in Ridgeland as young children and the fun we had later at the Darlington Raceway! It was always so fun to go to your house because you had older, cute brothers and a wonderful Mama!
Mother and Daddy send their condolences also...take care...
Fondly,
Kae Inabinet Dawkins
Tselane Smith
January 5, 2012
I am so sorry to here about Mrs. Baldwin. She was a wonderful teacher and a friend to us all. She will be greatly missed.
Libby Hull Malphrus
January 5, 2012
My heart dropped when I heard the news. Mrs. Baldwin taught me in 4th, 5th and 6th grades at Thomas Heyward in the mid 80's and was one of my all time favorite teachers. I have so many wonderful memories of her class, including her famous ruler. She was tough but fair, and really a great teacher! She never forgot a face or name and was such an amazing lady! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Please know she made a life-long impact on so many young people and will be missed!
Tammy (Smith) Davis
January 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mrs Baldwin. She taught me when I was in the 4th,5th and 6th grades at Thomas Heyward back in the mid-70's. She remembered my name even 30 years later when she saw me in Ridgeland. She was a remarkable woman.
January 4, 2012
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing Gene...God Bless, B. Mitchell
Beth Bozeman
January 3, 2012
Gene,Tom,Sherri, and families, We did not hear about your mother passing away until this morning. Bob Reynolds called. Your mother was a wonderful lady.We always thought so very much of her. Please know that you will be in our prayers. Much love, Beth Smoak Bozeman and Anne L Smoak
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