Ruth Pressley Wagoner

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Ruth Wright Pressley Wagoner, 82, of Swannanoa, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Flesher's Fairview Nursing Home following a brief battle with congestive heart failure. Mrs. Wagoner was born in Greer, SC, to the late Hugh and Beulah Huntley Wright. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.L. Pressley, a twin brother, Ralph Wright, and a sister, Mildred Wright Buckner. Mrs. Wagoner was a graduate of Oakley High School and worked most of her life at C.P. Clare, Kellwood, and Bussman Mfg. Co. She was an active member of Grassy Branch Baptist Church where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. She is survived by her husband, Martin L. Wagoner; one son, Lane Pressley and his wife, Angela; Martin's daughters, Diane Ogle and her husband, Jim, and Kathy Wilson and her husband, Hank, and Martin's four grandchildren and great-grandchild; two brothers, J.C. (James) Wright and his wife, Shirley, and Keith Wright and his wife, Angie; three nieces, Cindy Jordan and husband, Harry, Susie Wright, and Jami Garrett and husband, Steven; as well as numerous nieces and nephews in the Pressley family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Grassy Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Sausedo officiating. Interment will follow at Cane Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue where Mrs. Wagoner will remain until being placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. At other times the family will be at the son's home. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff at Flesher's for the loving care and compassion they provided during Mrs. Wagoner's final days.

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  1. Lane,
    Susan and I would like to send our prayers to you and your family. Please know that we are thinking of you and are here if you need us.

    Brett and Susan Harris

  2. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss of your Mom. With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of thy servant Joseph. Where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting.

  3. We are deeply sorrowed by your mom’s passing. We wish the Pressely family and friends the peace of mind to handle this burden.

    King David wrote in his time of distress at Psalms 56:8 that God saves our tears in a skin bottle and writes them in his book. That is because he considers them very precious. What a great caring God we have!

  4. Lane,
    We know what you have experienced over the past 5 months. Above all, you placed your Mom ‘first’. You can never be sorry for that!
    She was fortunate to have a son like you as we know you feel the same about her.
    We share in your loss.
    Ron & Janice Leclerc

  5. Lane we are saddened to hear of your Mother’s passing. I haven’t had the opportunity to meet her but from her photograph I can see that she is a very sweet lady. We will be praying for you and your family to help you through this difficult time.

  6. I can’t begin to express our sorrow for your loss my friend, we both know she has gone on to a better place but nothing can make it any easier for those she left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Angela and want you to know we are available for anything you might need.

  7. Your mom was a wonderful lady and we are honored to be able to say we knew her. We are so sorry for your loss. Layna and Danny

  8. lane and angela and keith and angie and family may GOD comfort you durings these sad times and know that one day we will see ruth again .GOD bless you .

  9. Dear Lane and Angela,
    Our hearts and our prayers are with you through this time of your mother’s passing. May God grant you the peace that passeth all understanding. Randy and Jo

  10. Lane,

    There are no words for your loss. Just want you to know our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

    Joleene and Greg Williams

  11. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Ruth we shared many laughs, and fun times when I did her hair. I will miss her.My condolenses

  12. Lane and Angela,
    Just want to let you know I was thinking about you and so sorry to hear about your mom.


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