Judi and Jim Hagan contributed this message on Sunday, February 15, 2009:

Sorry to hear about your mother. Tommy Rice called us Saturday evening to let us know. He hadn't connected the dots in time to let us know and heaven forbid we read the obituaries. We started to come by your house Sat. night but figured y'all were all tired and ready for some peace and quiet. We hope she was able to go easily and the after of getting things together goes well. Guess allot of that will be on Renee. If we can help ,please let us know. Extend our thoughts to Hank and Renee, also. Love judi and Jim We tried to email Johnny but for some reason it won't work.

Arden, NC
eMail: jjhagan@bellsouth.net

denise vinson contributed this message on Saturday, February 14, 2009:

renee i'm praying for you and your family if i can do anything just let me know. we'll see you back at work. love ya denise.

asheville, nc

Junior, Paula and Kayla Peterson contributed this message on Friday, February 13, 2009:

Dear Family, Sorry to hear Ruth had passed away. Even though we didn't see her much we really enjoyed talking to her at the family reunions. Mom and Dad (Tootsy and Joe Williams) had planned to come up from South Carolina but dad has got infection in his arm that he takes dialysis in and we are going to have to take him to the hospital. Mom has truly enjoyed going to Ruth's when dad took dialysis in Weaverville. I know she will miss her greatly. May God fill the great void in your heart when you lose a loved one. We know his Grace is sufficient. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love in Crist Jesus, The Petersons and Williams

Burnsville, NC
eMail: kevandkkmom@yahoo.com

Joyce Pressley contributed this message on Friday, February 13, 2009:

Renee, There are no words to help ease the void of losing a parent. It is a very difficult time and hard to understand why it had to happen. The stable circle we knew from childhood is broken. It does not seem fair for good people to be taken away when evil ones are allowed to continue on. Maybe God feels the good ones have suffered enough and need peace from this world. There is some comfort in knowing that she will be in heaven away from all pain and suffering. She is better now; we are the ones left, feeling lonely and sad by the departure. Your mother was a sweet, gracious lady who was always so meticulous in her appearance and always had a kind word to say to everyone. She loved her family so much and you will have some wonderful memories to reflect on now and in the future. I am so sorry and wish I could make things easier and it hurts to see those you care about have to go through the sadness and grief. Know that you have family and friends who care about you and it does help to pray and talk with others -- we are here for you and would do anything we could to help you. Love, Joyce

Hickory, NC
eMail: jfpressley@charter.net

Norma Stafford contributed this message on Thursday, February 12, 2009:

I am so sorry that I can't be there with all of you. That is what comes with living so far away. I will miss talking to Aunt Ruth every Tuesday. She told me that she really looked forward to the phone calls. I really wished that Mother's hearing could have been better so that they could have at least talked to each other. You are all in my prayers. Norma Psalms 55:22

Tallahassee, Fl
eMail: tallylady42@yahoo.com

Ed Stafford contributed this message on Thursday, February 12, 2009:

Aunt Ruth I'll miss your smile and our wonderful conversations. I know that you are rejoicing with Ryan and Eric and please know we will see you in Heaven. All my love and respect. Ed

Tallahassee, Fl.