Ruth Nash
March 9, 1962 ~ December 18, 2016
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Ruth Brosnan Nash died peacefully on December 18, 2016 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. Ruth was born on March 9, 1962 in Asheville. She was the daughter of the late D. William Brosnan, III, MD and the late Ann Hawkins Brosnan. She was also preceded in death by her oldest brother, D. William Brosnan, IV.
She is survived by her brother, Walter Brosnan and his wife Toni and their children, Caroline Brosnan (niece), Bryan Brosnan (nephew), and Taylor Livengood. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Brosnan and his wife Rhoda and their children, Louise Brosnan (niece) and Bennett Brosnan (nephew).
Ruth attended St. Genevieve of the Pines and Asheville Country Day School in Asheville as well as The Kings Daughters School in Columbia, Tennessee. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Asheville.
She was a very kind, sweet and caring person. Independent in nature, Ruth enjoyed long road trips to visit family and friends. A lifelong lover of animals, she especially enjoyed the company of her cat Love Love.
The family would like to extend thanks to the physicians of Mission Neurology, the staff at Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation, the kind caregivers at the Solace Center, and a special thanks to Gay Kriek.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Michael Poulos officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.
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I’m so sorry to hear about Ruth, she was always such a sweet caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brosnan family. Sue Paschall
I am so saddened to hear about Ruth. She was a very caring, quiet, sweet, smiling individual. I love the photo of her. This photo brings back memories of talking to her when she would come to the office. God’s grace and love to all the Brosnan family during this time.
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 25:8. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Thomas and Walter I’m so sorry to hear about Ruth’s passing. I remember her when I use to work for your Dad and took care of her and Thomas while they were out of town. I also remember her when she got older and would see her and we would talk for hours about how she was doing and what she was up to.
All of the family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie & Deborah
Brosnon Family
We are saddened for the loss of your loved one. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Susan Millwood Scruggs
I am so sorry to hear about Miss Ruth .
I am very grateful I got to be one of her caregivers.
At stonecreek that worked with her almost every day. her smile was One in a Million.
At this time will be pain and sadness to friends and family.
Miss Ruth’s smile could never be forgotten.
Her family will be in my prayers during this holiday season
I am very sorry for your loss.
Kristen masters
I am so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. I have such fond memories of her during our childhood. She was such a sweet neighbor. My thoughts are with her family.
Just read of your sister’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Walter and Thomas,
I was saddened to learn of Ruth’s passing and offer my sincere condolences. We will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.
Tommy McMahon
Ruth (Wynn) as I called her, was my best childhood friend. Your Mom would arrange for us to get together when she would come home from School in Tennessee. She and I attended St. Genevieve of the Pines together. She and I had the same experience while there. She was a kind person and a wonderful Daughter and Sister. I have special memories with her and, being at the house with her family. I hope you have peace knowing she was/is a beautiful caring person and loved by many; and, will always be in your heart and mine.
Walter & Thomas,
I am just now seeing this and am so very sorry for your loss…… Although I did not know her personally Ruth & I were friends on Facebook/ My prayers & thoughts will be with you in the coming days and weeks……
In my own words You Are Not Alone we have lost a very special human being Ruth was very special I feel blessed knowing her and be her friend before I moved away from Asheville North Carolina in 1989 me and Ruth we’ll go to the Frozen Yogurt Bar we would take a ride up to the Blue Ridge Mountain and sometimes I would spend the night at her place or sleepover and we would listen to music we will walk around town together and hang out as two best friends if I was still there in Asheville North Carolina I would be against her being with break you got her sick I’m against her being with I bisexual gay men who is Frank but since I am here in Ventura California and I didn’t come between her and Frank get me in with best friends forever cuz I came between her and Chris she got men with meaning so I know how she feels I love her very much and miss her very much I cry about every day