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Ruth Summerlin Obituary

Ruth Edna Summerlin N. CHARLESTON - Ruth Edna Summerlin, 54, died June 29th 2016 after a 1 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Ruth was born October 25, 1961 in Washington DC. She graduated from Worthington High School, Worthington Ohio. Ruth served in the United States Navy for 6 years as a dispersing clerk. She moved to Charleston, SC and worked for International Forwarders for 25 years with a short stay in Houston, TX. Ruth enjoyed exercising, bicycling and animals. She was a member of St Mark United Methodist Church. Ruth is survived by her mother, Edith Summerlin (TX), sister, Robin Crumley (TN), brother, Dennis Summerlin (TX), brother, Robert Summerlin (TX) and niece Kathryn (Caleb) Friddell (TN). Visitation will be at St Mark UMC, 413 Geddes Ave, Charleston, SC on Saturday, July 2nd at 2pm with a celebration of life service to follow at 3pm. Scarlett Hester and Michael Bingham to officiate. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, Charleston Animal Society, or St Mark UMC. Ruth's wishes were to be cremated. Simplicity Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2016.

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Dania Venable

November 11, 2022

I don´t know what had me doing a Google Search for my school friend Ruth today but I am certainly saddened to find she is no longer with us. Ruth and I went to school together in MD before she and her family moved to Lenexa, KS. My family owned a motor home and traveled the country each summer. The year we were moving from MD to ultimately AZ we stopped in Lenexa and I got to have a sleepover with my friend and her sister. That was the last time I saw Ruth but she has crossed my mind numerous times over the years. I always remember that beautiful smile of hers. It really lit up the room. I am so deeply sorry for your loss and truly hope you can take some comfort knowing how brightly she shined in my life.
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ERIN CHARPIA

July 2, 2016

Rest in peace. No more pain! Miss you.

Mark Derry

July 1, 2016

I am so deeply heartbroken - Though at some kinda of weird relief that Ruthie isn't suffering or in pain any, any more.

Tears flow though as my selfishness cant imagine and totally at loss of words with out her here on earth with us all.

She had such a magical way of simply touching us all ..

She is for sure with Jesus - We all know she is worrying for us all.. She is thinking - Don't grieve for her- She is saved by the Grace and Love of Our Savior - Its all us remaining that worries her so..

Oh with much pain and absolute sorrow

Ruth mother, Ms.Edith Summerlin -OMG, I am so, so , so very sorrow. No words - just tears is all i know. I truly hold the love of a son for you.

Ruth sister, Robin Crumley (TN),
Hugs , tight hugs and the most sincerest love for you and your momma
Ruth brother, Dennis Summerlin - Always , always wanted to meet you my friend. I am deeply heartbroken for you Sir.

Ruths Little brother, Robert Summerlin - You and the family have been so cheated. Hope to meet you - Always thought the world of you too my friend.

Ruth Precious, Precious niece Kathryn (Caleb) Friddell - Oh sweetie - darn it !! Such love for you. Your Aunt Ruth loved so so very very much. I know - She would talk , talk, talk so fond and lovely for you. As well as i ALWAYS JUST LOVED YOU TO PIECES.Please try and keep your head up Kiddo. sHE WOULD PREFER THAT-Though I know we seem to even muster this Oh I know... But just focus on Jesus - As I know you do and will.

Betsy Dasburg

July 1, 2016

May God's presence give you comfort in your grieving, and help us all know the peace that passes understanding.

Sonja Stauch

July 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories comfort you.

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