Ruth Cooke Bollinger

Ruth C. Bollinger, 92, passed away on Oct. 10, 2010 in Northampton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hildebrand N.C. on June 08, 1918, she was a Peninsula resident since 1941. Ruth worked in the Food Service Industry for approximately 60 years, most notably at Howard Johnson in Newport News and the Oasis Restaurant in Hampton. Mrs. Bollinger was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph L. Bollinger. She is survived by her son, Jerry Bollinger and wife, Phyllis of Gloucester; a daughter, Joyce Rollins; and another son, Bill Bollinger both of Hampton; and sisters, Nettie Woods of Rutherford College, N. C. and Rachel Berry of Connelly Springs, N.C. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. The family would like to extend special thanks for all the love and care given to Ruth by the Doctors, Nurses and the Service Staff at the Northampton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 12 at 1 PM at Parklawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.