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Ruth Smith Obituary

SMITH, Ruth Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 26, 2004, Ruth Miller Smith, wife of Ray McKean Smith, Jr. Residence Hanahan, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McKean, Smith, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL Tuesday morning, December 28, 2004 at ten o'clock. Interment Christ Sanctified Holy Church Campground cemetery, Perry, Ga. The Smith family will receive friends at the wake in Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, between six and eight o'clock this (Monday) evening . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Sanctified Holy Church Campground cemetery fund c/o Ray M. Smith, Jr., 6034 Rembert Drive, Hanahan, SC 29406. Mrs. Smith was born in Jacksonville, Florida a daughter of Frank W. Miller and Rowena (Rena) Brush Miller on June 24, 1925. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of People's Bible College in Greensboro, NC and was a graduate of Toccoa Falls Bible College, Toccoa, GA and had served as a missionary abroad. Prior to retirement Mrs. Smith was a Christian School teacher. Mrs. Smith was a member of Charleston Harbor Bible Church in Charleston, SC. Surviving in addition to her husband is her daughter Heidi Smith Wooten of Hanahan, three step-sons Dr. Ray M. Smith,111 of Norfolk, VA, Mark Douglas Smith of Irmo, SC, and Dr. Eugene Freeman Smith of Spartanburg, SC, a sister, Rowena M. Click of Watkinsville, GA as well as five grandchildren and one great grand son. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 27, 2004.

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mary speights

December 31, 2004

Ruth was one of my dearest friends and I rejoice to know that we will see each other once again in heaven. Ruth loved the Lord and her family with a great desire to serve them. She was truly a great lady. Ray, I am praying for you and your family.

Love in Jesus,

Mary Speights

Shawn Alexander

December 28, 2004

Mrs. Smith was a dear friend of mine. We were prayer partners for Hanahan Elementary School. Her Godly example was such an inspiration to me. We had alot of laughs together. I am thankful to know I will see her again.

wilma rush

December 27, 2004

Ruth Miller Smith was one of the most dedicated Christians I knew from my teen years until aging with her. She was influential in guiding me into Christian ministry, and I am grateful to her.

Kathy Snider

December 27, 2004

I would like to express my sincere sympathies to the family of Mrs. Smith, including her daughter Heidi, who I work with. Please accept my regrets for your loss at this time and please know that my thoughts will be with you and your family.

David Ladwig

December 27, 2004

Though I knew her but for a short while, her love for the Lord and desire to reach out for others was both an encouragement and an inspiration. She was a fine example of a Godly woman, and will be missed by many. I feel blessed to have known her. God Bless you Mrs Smith, I look forward to seeing you again on the other side!

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