BORN

1930

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Carothers Funeral Home

212 West Trade Street

Dallas, North Carolina

Ruth Blundell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 20, 2012.

Murphy – Ruth K. Blundell, 82, passed away October 18, 2012 at Hospice of Chattanooga.
She is survived by her children, Carolyn Williamson (Roger), Marilyn Tate (Randy), Donna Monroe (Red), David Bayless, Joyce Guthrie, Sandra Chastain (Ronnie), Billie Jo Stover (Alan), Barbara Baker (Mike); 2 brothers; 2 sisters; 19 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Sarah Kiggans; and 3 brothers.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Tuesday at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church in Dallas with Rev. Jim Shaw officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Condolences may be made online at www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com
Dallas Funeral Home is serving the Blundell family in a Carothers tradition

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October 18, 2013

Joyce Guthrie

Mom i miss and love you so much, Its been one year today and a day doesnt go by that i am not thinking of you, please hug my son Jay for me. And tell daddy n jay i cant believe the lord took all 3 of you in less than 3 years. I feel left out. What a beautiful site heaven must be love your daughter Joyce n family.

October 18, 2013

sandee baliles

Mom it's been 1 year ago today! I miss and love you so much.I know you are always looking down on me at all times.We will all be together again soon. Love your daughter Sandee Chastain-Baliles.

February 23, 2013

Sandee Baliles

I miss you more and more everyday Mom. But I know you have been at peace for four months today as we all know. No more heartaches or troubles.Know that you are in my daily thoughts and you are proud of me I know!I also am at peace knowing my father Richard Bayless is with you as well.He followed you home.No more heartaches and no more pain.I Love you MOM.

November 10, 2012

Carolyn Williamson

Miss you, Mom. Think of you every day.

October 22, 2012

KATHY TEEMS

BILLIE AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , BILLIE YOU SURE DO LOOK ALOT LIKE YOUR MOM, OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU

October 21, 2012

Carl & Regina Swanson

Billie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Ruth was a joy to see always the same, a very sweet lady who loved her family and friends. We love Bille of course the boys so very much. Will be praying for each and everyone!! love to all family and friends....

October 21, 2012

Jennifer Crews

Billie and family, I pray that you will find peace and comfort in the coming days. I'm know your mom is in a better place and I Will cherish the memories that we had as children with your mom.

October 21, 2012

Beverly Dockery

Ruth, I will always remember your smiling face,Thanks for giving us a beautiful loving girl(Billie)she is alot like you sweet and loving,rest in your heavenly home. Your friend Beverly(Chastain)Dockery

October 21, 2012

Joyce Guthrie

I love and miss you moma. May you rest in peace now love your daughter

October 21, 2012

Emily Kiggans/Zamora

Aunt Ruth you will be dearly missed. I have alot of fond memories of you. You are with your Heavenly father now and loved ones that have passed on before you. My deepest sympathy's to the family. I am sorry I can not be there with you in this time of need. Know that I love you guys and I am thinking of each and everyone of you.

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