RUTH IRENE DURHAM DAVIS

Ruth Irene Durham Davis, 91, of Bluefield, VA, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at her home. Born in Bluefield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Luther Reynolds and Lettie Marie Tiller Durham.  She was a very active member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher and in other areas at the church.  She enjoyed crafting and was an excellent cook.  Ruth was a wonderful Christian Mom and an encourager.  She was the last surviving member of her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Ralph Davis; her siblings: Orrin Durham, Leona Nash, Frances Gillam, Tom Edd Durham and Mary Ellen "Sally" Hall.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter: Patty Hale and husband, Jeff of Bluefield, VA; grandsons: Russ Hale (Amber) of Princeton, WV and Justin Hale of Bluefield, VA; great-grandchildren: Cobe Hale of Christiansburg, VA, Logan, Alex and Andrew Creasey of Princeton, WV; brother in law: Orrin Hall; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special Thanks to MSA Hospice and previous caregivers, Lill Yost and Leah Lewis.

A service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held Friday, December 14, 2018 at Dudley Memorial Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Rev Creighton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Charles Baker, Joe Baker, Doug Baker, Jeff Hale, Russ Hale and Justin Hale.  Friends may visit with the family on Friday at Dudley Memorial from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the service.

In lieu of flowers, it is the family's request the donations be made to: Mt Zion United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 125, North Tazewell, VA 24630.