Ruth Metcalf Souther
August 14, 1927 ~ March 7, 2007
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Ruth Metcalf Souther, 79, of Toy Drive Arden died on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at a local hospital.
She was born in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Toy Deaver Metcalf. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T. Souther and three brothers, Blane, Everett and Roy Kenneth Metcalf. She was previously employed by CTS Corp and was a longtime member of Long Shoals Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Ronald “Ron” Souther of Arden; step-son, Larry Souther and wife Ann of Hendersonville; a sister, Clara Hayes and husband Richard of Mills River; a brother, Clarence Metcalf and wife his Sarah of Pisgah Forest and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday at Long Shoals Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Rearden officiating.
Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Long Shoals Baptist Church Building Fund, 661 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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We did not know you well but, through Ron, we know you were a wonderful person. You are now at peace in the hands of the Lord in His heavenly kingdom.
May you find peace in his loving arms. Ron, may all our love and prayers comfort you.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
The Roberts & Ross Family
I worked with Ruth at CTS she was a great lady we had good times and many laughts. She will be missed,my condolences to the family.
Tommie Kay
Ron, we are sorry to hear about your mom you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!! We love you!
Larry and Anne,
There are some things in this life we will never understand; however, as Christians we believe God can take even the most tragic events and bring good out of them. We don’t understand how or why, but we have faith to believe that He welcomed your step-mom home and she is so happy to be there. You both are in our prayers, as is Ron.
May God engulf you in His peace as you trust in Him.
Ron, We are so very sorry about your Mom and the fire and your injuries. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do for you while you are recovering just call us. I know how close you and your mom were and I know you will miss her forever. For now just concentrate on healing yourself as she would want you to do.
Jack Sue Nick and Matt Weston
Our deepest sympathy goes to you Ron and all family members.
Ron,
I was so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing and your injouries. I had worked with your mom at CTS. Your mom will be missed by the many who knew her. I wish you a speedy recovery from your injouries.
Ron,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, just know that you and your Family are in our prayers. I pray for healing and peace in your life.
Nina ( Tom’s friend)
Ron, words cannot express our sadness at the loss of your wonderful Mother, and our concern for you. We are praying for our Heavenly Father to give you comfort and peace in knowing that your mother is now with Him, and to bring healing to your physical injuries, and a renewed sense that you are greatly loved by Him. He has a very special purpose for leaving you here, and our prayer is that you will seek Him for direction and comfort in the days and months ahead. Know that we are always here for you.
Love, Hutch and Trudy
Ronnie, we are sorry to here about you and your Mother. She was a special person to me. I worked with her at CTS for 10yrs. Then she was my neighbor on Azalea when she lived there. You are in my prayers, May God Bless you.
Roger&Donnie Grindstaff