Dunn, NC
Ms. Ruth Parker-Ray, age 94 of Dunn died Thursday Morning, December 1, 2022 at The Carrolton of Dunn.
Ms. Ray was born in Wilson County, November 22, 1928 the daughter of the late Bruce B. Burke and Lucille Beatrice Elmore and is preceded in death by her husband Robert Ray. She is also preceded in death by two daughters, Janie Golden and Joann Riggsbee; two sons, Paul and Graham Parker, a grandson, Anthony Riggsbee and five brothers.
Ruth was a homemaker and a hard working woman, she was raised during the depression and she learned at an early age that working hard and saving every penny was important to a successful life. She saved every penny and always used it for her family. Ruth was a feisty person never giving up no matter what life threw at her. She was the “Safe Haven” for the whole family, the one they all went to in the time of need. You always had a safe place to land with her. She was a homebody and enjoyed people visiting. Ruth loved music, bingo and playing card games.
She is survived by: A Daughter: Betty Dues of Richmond Hill, Georgia.
Grandchildren: Barbara Cline, Tera Griffin, Joseph Nardone, Jr., Rhondia Riggsbee, Pete Golden, Tom Golden, Debbie Ramsey-Golden, Samantha Wallace, Ernie Recker, Chuck Lynn, Jimmy Lynn and Timmy Bowman.
Numerous Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren.
Many Nieces and Nephews.
There will a Memorial Service at later date.
A Service of Cromartie Miller Funeral Home of Dunn NC
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