Ruth M. Coggins Russell

March 5, 1935 - March 25, 2022
Ruth M. Coggins Russell

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Ruth M. Coggins Russell, 87, of Zirconia, NC passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Ruth was born in Greenville, SC on Tuesday, March 5, 1935, to the late Rufus and Lillie Coggins. Ruth is also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie E. Russell, son, Allen Russell, and four brothers and five sisters.

Ruth worked at Camp Glen Arden and Arrowhead, and also Autumn Care Nursing home in the laundry. Ruth was also a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

Ruth is survived by her son, Duane Russell of Zirconia, NC, son, Edward Russell (Patty) of Zirconia, NC, daughter, Jeanette Lane of Saluda, NC, daughter, Trish Russell (Kevin) of Dana, NC, and son Jessie Burns (Amanda) of Zirconia, NC. Ruth is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church in Zirconia, NC on Thursday, March 31, 2022, from 10 to 11AM with the funeral service following at 11AM. The Rev. William Heatherly is officiating. The interment will follow at Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery.


Service

Thursday, March 31, 2022
11:00 AM

Crossroads Baptist Church - Directions
15 Smyre Road
Zirconia, NC 28790

Burial

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Crossroads Baptist Church - Directions
15 Smyre Road
Zirconia, NC 28790

Visitation

Thursday, March 31, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Crossroads Baptist Church - Directions
15 Smyre Road
Zirconia, NC 28790

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  • March 26, 2022
    Carolyn Morgan says:
    we will miss you terribly. I loved you aunt Ruth. Carolyn Morgan and family.

  • March 27, 2022
    Nicole Blair says:
    So honored to have gotten to meet her and see her sweet, quiet, honorable spirit. A true example of a virtuous woman. So happy she’s no longer in pain and free from this world.

  • March 27, 2022
    DAVID AND TREVA BALLARD says:
    sorry to the Russell family for their mom, whom was a great, strong, loving and sweet mother. everyone will miss seeing her to talk to. Our prayers are with you.

  • March 29, 2022
    JUANITA & FRED BEDDINGFIELD, JR says:
    OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. WE WENT TO SCHOOL WITH RUTH AND JE.

  • March 29, 2022
    Donna Somerville/Ann Ard says:
    Aunt Ruth was always there when you needed anything. Praying for the family. She will definitely be missed.