Mrs. Ruth Hedrick Downs

Ruth was born August 7, 1931 in Catawba Co. to the late Charles and Hattie Poovey Hedrick.

In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Downs, a sister, Vera Shook, brothers, Kermit Hedrick, Glenn Hedrick, and Bryce Hedrick.

She was a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Altar Guild and Financial Secretary for her church for many years, a former Girl Scout Leader and a homemaker. She enjoyed collecting salt and pepper shakers, cookbooks, and loved to travel.

Surviving are a son Timothy Downs of Bethlehem, two daughters, Karen Downs of Hickory, and Sharon Downs of Hickory, grandchildren, Matthew Downs of Hickory, Amber Downs of Hickory, Christopher Downs of Sylva NC, Hickory, Samantha Downs of Hickory a sister, Christine Killian, of Hickory a brother, Jack Hedrick of Gulfport MS., a favorite niece, Faye Starnes and a number of nieces and nephews and a goddaughter, Eva Lark Helton of Taylorsville..

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 20, 2012 from 7:00- 8:30 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August, 21, 2012 at 6:30 P. M. at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Bob Stevens officiating.

Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658.

Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.

Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements