Ruth Williams Laughter
January 2, 1909 ~ October 1, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Ruth Williams Laughter, 101, of Asheville, died Friday, October 1, 2010 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals.
A native of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Jay Burt Williams and Jennie Maxwell Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Claude Laughter as well as four brothers.
Ruth was a devoted Christian and when her health allowed, she attended Pole Creek Baptist Church. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA where she became an English teacher. She was an active supporter of the college throughout her adult life. Most knew her from working at the family business, Broadview Gulf, in Oakley and being the manager at Biltmore Fabrics.
She is survived by her son, John Maxwell Laughter and his significant other, Donna Temple, of Asheville; two grandchildren, John Michael Laughter and Jamee Laughter, both of Asheville, as well as several special nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, October 4, 2010 at Shepherd Memorial Park with Reverend Dennis Thurman officiating.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Ruth�s memory to a charity of one�s own choice.
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John,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. May the memories you shared with her always keep her close. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Leonard & Veronica Crook
Dear Johnny, You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come. May you have comfort knowing you were always there for her unselfishly putting her wishes before your own. I admire your faithfulness to both your parents and children.
Sincerly,
Marilyn
our sincere condolences and prayers go out to the laughter family may GOD comfort your hearts in this time of grief.
We are so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. She was a very special lady. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Sending our love and prayers.
Jim, Kathy, Faye, Sam and Sabrina Presnell
HI JOHNNY: SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT URE MOTHER PASSING. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND URE FAMILY. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE OUR MOTHERS WHO CARED FOR US ALL THESE YEARS.
Johnny,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a beautiful lady, inside and out.
Johnny and family. I was sorry to hear about Ruth. She was a wonderful lady. David and Nadean both thought a lot of her. May God give you and the kids comfort in the coming days.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a special lady and we sure will miss seeing her every morning at Chick-fil-A.
We were sorry to hear of your Mother’s death. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Johnny,
I am sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was a special person in my life from the very beginning. I was born while my mother and daddy were living behind your mother and daddy. So I guess my life started with your parents’ right there.
Of course going to the station everyday was just a part of my childhood and very good memories are still in my mind. Know that she will be missed and always loved by many.
Sincerely
Judy
John Laughter and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. You are in our prayers.
Johnny
I am sorry for the loss your mother and my dear friend; we had so many good times together at Biltmore Fabrics.
John,
I am so sad to hear about your mom. I always looked forward to seeing her at Chick-fil-A in the mornings. She was always so sweet and she will be missed.
Marianne Wagoner
She was such a wonderful influence in my life. I am so thankful that I got to spend a few years learning from her in church.
Blessings,
Ann-Luise
john,
god must have needed another angel in heaven, ruth was a joy and love. will miss seeing her and her smile. my prayers are with you and your family at this time.
JOHN & FAMILY, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. SHE LIVED A GOOD AND LONG LIFE. WE KNOW HOW FAITHFUL YOU WERE IN TAKING CARE OF HER. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY.
Dear Johnny and Family,
So sorry to hear of your
Mother’s passing. Our loss, Heaven’s Gain. I truly loved your Mom. You were the apple of her eye and I don’t know of another Son who was so protective and thoughtful of His Mother. Anyone who had the privilage of knowing the Laughter Family, was blessed. Know that your family will be in my prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Bless her heart. I remember all of you from Shoney’s in Biltmore. She was a dear, sweet woman. She lived a good life and I am sure your memories of her will always be carried in your heart.
Mrs. Laughter was an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed. She always had a smile to share which brightened our day. I am extremely blessed to of known her. Love and Prayers to you all!
Lynne Worley (Carolina Internal Medicine)
Johnny,
I was sorry to hear about your mother. You were truly a devoted son.
May God bless you during this time.
Helen Rice
My sincere condolences to Johnny, John, and Jamee on their loss. She was a wonderful lady whom always was a joy to be around. Take care.
Derek Morris
John and Family,
Sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless!
Johnny
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember her well from the gas station days.
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She will be greatly missed.