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Ruth Leaverette Obituary

G. L. Brightharp & Sons announces the transition of Ruth S. Leaverette who entered into rest October 4, 2025. Mrs. Leaverette, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Terric L. Bland and Norma L. (Michael S.) Camp; one daughter-in-law, Danyel Leaverette; two grandchildren, Elysia (Darrell G.) Bland Lofton and Michaela C. (Christopher) Holmes; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church where the Rev. David Mason, Jr. is the pastor and Rev., Dr. Sallie Cooks eulogist. The service will be live-streamed via the G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Facebook Page. Interment will follow in Bettis Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Professional Care has been entrusted to G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Aiken. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Ruth S. Leaverette, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Ruth S. Leaverette, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by The Aiken Standard on Oct. 6, 2025.

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G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Aiken

390 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29801

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11:00 a.m.

Mt. Canaan Baptist Church

2451 Edgefield Rd, Trenton, SC 29847

Oct

11

Interment

Bettis Academy Memorial Park

Nicholson Road, Trenton, SC 29847

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390 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29801

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