Ruth Michael

Ruth was born in Easley, South Carolina, on December 18, 1944, to the late Perry and Charity Seawright Younce. She loved to dance and sing, especially gospel music. Most of all, Ruth loved to spend time with her family.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Lloyd Michael; two children: Andrea Wright and Ricky Gibson; seven grandchildren: Ryleigh Adams (Trey), Raylynn Wright, Brittian Gibson, Brennon Gibson, Belle Gibson, Jakob Gibson, and Jaxon Gibson; nine great grandchildren: Peyton Adams, Preston Adams, Hayslee Todd, Layklan Todd, Carmelo Todd, London Gibson, Remi Gibson, Madelynne Gibson, and one on the way.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by seven siblings: Charles Younce, Ted Younce, Billy Joe Younce, Helen Noble, Beatrice Henderson, Barbara Bryant, and Louise Blackstone.

The family has requested to wear colors instead of black to celebrate Mrs. Ruth's life.

Funeral services will be conduct at 3:00 PM,on Wednesday March 25, 2026, in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:45 to 2:45 PM, in the Garden Room.

Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements.