Ruth Luhn Palassis CHAPIN, SC - Ruth Luhn Palassis, 73, lost her battle to cancer after 14 years. She entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, South Carolina, at 11:30 a.m. Ruth was born on March 17, 1946 in Charleston, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William Parker Luhn and Betty Howard Luhn. She graduated from St. Andrews High School, in Charleston, in 1964 and continued her education at Columbia College, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. While teaching school, she received her Master's Degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina. In addition to teaching children, she was also an adjunct professor for the University of South Carolina, as well as for Clemson University. After retiring from teaching, she continued to spend time with her family. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Jim, of 50 years; her two children, Shannon (Scott) and Jay (Kristal), and her four grandchildren, Grayson, Laney, Luke and Rachel. Memorials can be made in her name to Lexington/Richland School District Five, 1020 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063 or to Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.caughmanchapin.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2019.

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February 20, 2019

Jim, Shannon and Jay, Our deepest condolences to each of you in the loss of your wife and mother. You are in our prayers.
All our Love, Domingo, Millie and Kathryn Price.

Patsy Nutt

February 16, 2019

Jim, Shannon, and Jay,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ruth was a wonderful lady and a fierce warrior. She will be missed. I hope good memories will make you smile.

Mary Tisdale McLeod

February 16, 2019

Jay, Shannon and family: Prayers flowing your way during this very difficult time. Tight hugs and love!

Mary Coltrane

February 15, 2019

Mr. Jim and Family so sorry for the passing of Mrs Ruth.
My Loving thoughts and prayers to All. Mrs Ruth was such a sweet and loving lady.
God's Blessings to All !!

Janie London McIntyre

February 15, 2019

Jim and Family,
Ruth was my classmate at Columbia College. She was really. Loved and admired by all of her classmates. Wanted you to know you all are in my prayers!

Margo Weir

February 15, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Palassis passing. Jim, Jay, Shannon and all of the family are in my heart and prayers. Love you guys.

Carp; Duggan

February 15, 2019

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Ruth's family. She fought a good, long fight, and Jim was always by her side. Ruth will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was my suitemate at Columbia College our senior year. Ruth roomed with Missy Plowden, and I roomed with Weena Elridge. I liked the engagement ring that Jim gave Ruth so much that I asked my fiance, Kevin Duggan, to give me one like it.
Ruth accomplished many excellent things in her life and did so much good.
Blessings,
Carol Cook Duggan

Karen Owens

February 15, 2019

Jim, So sorry to learn of Ruth's passing. My prayers continue to go out to you and your family.

Joanie Rugheimer Clute

February 15, 2019

So sorry to hear this. Loved the years we played bridge here in Charleston. Peace and comfort for your family with the good and happy memories of Ruth.

Virginia (Watson) Culbertson

February 15, 2019

I am so very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was a wonderful lady and with the sweetest soul! My sincere sympathy to you Jimmy and to your family. ❤

Pat Blackwell

February 15, 2019

We are thinking of you in your loss of this lovely lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat & Steve Blackwell

Charles Pinson

February 15, 2019

Jim
Sad to learn Of Ruth's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

February 15, 2019

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