Ruth Watkins Shrum, 87, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2019. She was born in West Palm Beach, FL, the youngest of five daughters of Earl and Elizabeth Watkins. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Earldine Johnson.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Russell Shrum; three children, Bonnie Shrum, of Raleigh, NC; Russell Shrum, Jr. (Lisa), of Nashville, TN; David Shrum (Carol), of Fair Play, SC; grandchildren, Alicia O’Bryan (Robbie), Tim Shrum (Jocelyn), and Jill Shrum; and two great-grandchildren, Carter and Avery O’Bryan. Also surviving are three sisters, Eva Ville of Boynton Beach, FL; Betty Jackson (Bob) of Cape Coral, FL; and Estelle Rushing-Davis of Charlotte, NC, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruth stayed home raising her children for many years and was then employed by Nationwide Insurance in Raleigh until her retirement. She was a member of The Summit Church.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan 2 from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh. A graveside service will take place Friday, January 3 at 10:00 am at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens of Raleigh.
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