Ruth Turner Little
March 13, 1923 ~ November 19, 2015
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New Bern - Ruth Turner Little, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Born in Onslow County, NC on March 13, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Turner and Clare Aman Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James A. Little, Sr., her grandson, Robert H. Little, Jr.; her sisters, Lucy Owens, Annie Ethel Brown, Margaret Brown, Elizabeth Taylor, and her brothers, Jack Turner, Jim Turner, and Edward Turner.
Ruth was a woman of great faith and devotion to both her family and her church. She was a longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church, where she dedicated herself to helping others as a Sunday school teacher and singing in the church choir, a passion of hers that lasted for over 35 years. She was committed to her faith and love for the church as she became a Deacon and Church Elder. She later became a faithful member of West Haven Presbyterian Church. Ruth was a loving wife to her husband James, Sr. until his passing and was by his side as together they raised their children, grand-children, great grand-children and great-great grand-children as family was the center of her life. She also enjoyed sharing her love of gardening with everyone she knew and loved.
Ruth leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Linda White and her husband, Phil, of New Bern; and her sons, James A. Little Jr. and his wife, Faith, of Rocky Mount; and Robert H. Little, Sr. and his wife, Priscilla, of Rocky Mount. She is survived by her 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Helen Marie Rockwell and Barbara James and her brother, Louis Turner.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM at West Haven Presbyterian Church, 1001 West Haven Blvd., Rocky Mount, with Rev. Sam Codington officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to West Haven Presbyterian Church, 1001 West Haven Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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West Haven Presbyterian Church
1001 West Haven Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Monday 11/23, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Ms. Ruth was a joy to have in Mixed I class when she came with her son Jim and his wife Faith to West Edgecombe Baptist Church. She was always dressed as a lady with a smile on her face.Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family. Cherish the good times and her love til you meet again in heaven. In Christian Love,Tom and Martha Barnes
To the Little Family, We are sadden to hear of the passing of your Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Your Mother was very dear to Joyce and I, and to our children who always called her Grandma. We believe that we will see her in heaven. You have our deepest sympathy, may you find Peace in Him our Savior Jesus Christ!. With Love, Hal and Joyce
Ruth was an absolute joy and inspiration. She was one of my choir buddies and and always made herself available to me as a friend and Christian mentor. When I remember her I hear her sweet voice, see her precious smile and mischievous twinkle in her eye! Rest in Gods loving arms my precious friend..hearts
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