Ruth C. Tharrington was born in LaGrange, North Carolina on 29 May, 1932, the first child of Herman and Almenter Carraway. She attended elementary and high school in Mount Olive, NC. Ruth graduated, with honors, from Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor’s degree in education in 1954. After graduating from college, Ruth briefly taught elementary school in Maxton, NC. When she met the love of her life, George Tharrington, she relocated to Washington, DC. George and Ruth married on 2 August 1958, and became the parents of Chris in December of 1959, and Phil in February of 1962.
When a job opportunity in the editorial office of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology opened in 1963, Ruth applied and was accepted, becoming an editor of medical papers. She worked in the editorial office for the next twenty-eight years, ultimately rising to become the head of the office, until her retirement in 1991. After a few years at home, Ruth took the opportunity to work part-time as a receptionist at Howard University.
Ruth had a deep and abiding faith in God, a faith which she passed on to her family. She was a devoted and active member of Bunton Institutional CME Church, which she joined in 1972.
Ruth loved solving crossword puzzles, reading, attending family reunions, and above all, cooking for her family and friends, particularly during the holiday season. The endless love she had for her family and friends was always shown in the wonderful meals she created. The love she had for her family reached new heights when Imani, her granddaughter, entered the world in August of 2016.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister, Bertha. Left to cherish her loving memories are her sons, Chris and Phil; granddaughter, Imani; her brothers, James, Hermon (Mary) and Hubert (Christine); numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins.
She leaves behind a legacy of love for God, family, and friends that will nurture us and remain in our hearts, and memories, forever.
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