Ruth Mae Reece
September 26, 1924 ~ August 5, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ruth Mae Conner Reece, 83, formerly of Asheville, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
Mrs. Reece was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late H.D. and Lavada Crawford Conner. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Faye Black, Margaret Webb and Betty King, and brothers, Claude Conner and Letch Conner.
She is survived by four sons, David Reece and his wife, Christine, and Darrell Reece and his wife, Teena, of Greensboro, and Dale Reece and his wife, Linda, and Don Reece and his wife, Bonnie, all of Asheville; eight grandchildren, Kim Coward, Lori Reece, Stacy Couch, Kim Storie, Wendy Holiday. Holly Reece, Kevin Reece and Elizabeth Reece; fifteen great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Joe Conner of Candler and Scott Conner of Fairview.
The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with burial to follow at Oak Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and suggest that memorials be made to the Hospice Unit at Moses H. Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.
Mamaw was always a lot of fun! She leaves us with wonderful memories. She could always turn a regular day into something exciting. She loved her friends and family very much, and we all loved her.
In the words of my 4 yr old, ‘See you when we get to heaven mamaw’.
I have such amazing memories of you mamaw. You always had such a loving and giving heart. As a child I remember going to Mc donalds with you and buying chicken nugget for homeless people. Another thing I have to remember you is coffee. You use to give me coffee as a child and now I can not live without it. I love you mamaw and and can not wait drink coffee with you up in heaven.
love always
Courtney
Ruth, you were so much more to me than a mother-in-law; you were my FRIEND and confidante. I will continue to miss the good times we shared, but will keep the promise I made to you, and will look forward to the day we are united ‘by the river.’
With All My Love,
Mamaw, you were such a big part of my childhood and I will never forget those memories. Courtney and I had a hard time keeping you out of trouble, racing Mom home, and sneaking Courtney’s medicine into food because she wouldn’t take it.
I love you so much and you will be missed!
Ruth was a kind and loving person and many will miss her.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.
Ruth lived her life as a good example for all of us. We will miss her here but can take great pleasure in the fact that she is present with God.
We are so sorry for you loss. I know this has been a hard time for you. I’m sure you and all the family have many great memories of you final days with your mother.
I will never forget all the good times I had with my Aunt Ruth. Through the years, she has always stood behind me and had faith in me and loved me for who I was. She will always be in my heart.
All, know that you are in my families thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry that we were away during your time of need. If there is anything you need please give me a call.