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Eva Beckwith "Ruth" Spence

1928 - 2020

BORN

1928

DIED

2020

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J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway

Charleston, South Carolina

Eva Spence Obituary

Eva "Ruth" Beckwith Spence Summerville - Eva "Ruth" Beckwith Spence, 91, of Summerville, South Carolina, widow of James A. Spence, Sr., entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 4, 2020. All services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. Ruth was born April 15, 1928 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ira Beckwith and Bertha Alice Cline Beckwith. She was secretary with ABC Corporation-Blinds and Awnings until retiring after 35 years. Ruth was a member of the Camilia Society, volunteered over ten years at Summerville Medical Center, volunteered at Second Chance. She was a lifetime member of the PTA and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Summerville, SC. She is survived by her children, Sharon S. Doscher, James H. Spence, Jr., Richard "Craig" Spence, Robin Parish and Melissa Perry. She was also survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David R. Spence. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2020.

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William H (Bill) Felder

April 11, 2020

I was 8 years when my lifelong friend, Jim Spence's family moved to Edgewater Park, near where my family lived. Jim and I became such good friends that we joined the US Army together and were stationed together for the first 1.5 years of our service. Ruth became a second mom to me. She also provided the motivation and invitation to attend her (St. John's UMC) Church. That invitation led to a lifetime of over 40 years service as a United Methodist minister. I have few childhood experiences that do not include the Spence family. I am grateful to each of you and most especially to your Mom, Ruth Beckwith Spence for a lifetime of friendship. May God be with my friend, Ruth, and you her beloved family in your (and our) great loss.

April 7, 2020

I love you mom!

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