Born in Catawba County on January 23, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel Brittain Rhoney.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Odis “Bud” Shull; a sister Glenda Reed; brothers Carroll Rhoney and Bob Rhoney.
Ruth accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when she was a teenager, and she was a member of Palm Tree Methodist.
She is survived by her daughter Robin Norman (Michael) of Vale; sons Danny “Wayne” Shull (Donna) of Vale and Michael “Pete” Shull (Amber) of Vale and; grandchildren Bethany Shull, Nicholas Shull, Noah Shull, and Johnathan Rhoney all of Vale; great grandchildren Megan Rhoney and Dillon Rhoney, both of Vale; sisters Wanda Walker (Ken) of Vale and Joyce Walker (Dean) of Vale; a brother Donald Rhoney; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 3:00pm at Christian Fellowship Church, 2951 Philadelphia Road, Fallston, NC with Pastor Lloyd Hunt officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial gifts may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com
Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.