Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hall, parents Anna and Joseph Byrnes, sister Dorothy Byrnes and brother William Byrnes, Sr.
She is survived by her sister, Peggy Sullivan, of Wilmington, NC, and nieces Joanne (Jim) Allen, Patty (Dick) Parsells, Joan (Jim) Piedmonte, Eileen (Bob) Stock and nephews Rick (Ellie) Sullivan, Tom (Meg) Sullivan, Bill Byrnes, Patrick (Stephanie) Sullivan, as well as many great nieces and nephews.
Ruth was a graduate of Fordham University, NY where she was a member of the prestigious a cappella choir. She went on to work for American Tobacco Company, NY and Steinbach Company in Neptune, NJ. Ruth spent many happy years living in Avon, NJ and Vero Beach, FL before spending her final years in Southport, NC.
Ruth had a lifelong passion for singing and was a member of the choir at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Avon. She brought joy to all who knew her. Ruth’s favorite pastimes included playing Bridge, Mah Jongg, Bingo and completing the NY Times crossword puzzle—especially the Sunday edition.
A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Southport, NC on Friday, January 18, at 2:00 p.m.
Donations may be made in her honor to SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane SE, Bolivia, NC 28422.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC.
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