Donna Ray Ruth, 72 was called home on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born in Statesville on September 13, 1949, to Josie and Eugene Lackey. She graduated East Rowan High School and married Harry Foster Ruth III (Mike) of Carlisle PA shortly thereafter. Donna had many jobs over the course of her life however working with animals was her passion. Horses became her comfort and gardening her enjoyment. She loved to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Donna was the primary caregiver for her daughter Tara throughout her sickness and cared for her mother during her last years of failing health. She had the desire to help and serve others.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Foster Ruth III (Mike); daughter, Tara Ray Sadler; sister, Janice (Polly) Lackey; and brother, Billy Moore.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Denise Anderson (Nic Ougel); daughter, Carey Ruth Barbour and husband, Jimmy; her best friend, Rex Shelton; sister, Joanne Weaver and husband, Mitch; sister, Linda Everhart; many nieces and nephews; grandchildren: Glynn, Alec, Kaela, David, Michael, and Elizabeth; and great granddaughter Tara.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 1:00pm in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with the interment following at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:30 until 12:30 prior to the service at the funeral home.
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