Ruth Wilson Sams
October 24, 1930 ~ October 31, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
RUTH WILSON SAMS
CANDLER – Ruth Wilson Sams, 80, of Parkview Drive, died Sunday, October 31, 2010, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center.
A native of Cherokee Co., she was a daughter of Aude and Maude Wilson.
Ruth grew up near Brasstown, NC and was one of five girls. She struggled with polio from the age of two; having ten surgeries and living in an Orthopedic home in Asheville for a year. Ruth went to Warren Wilson College when it was a high school. Despite her difficult childhood, she was full of laughter with a ready smile. She was determined in her work and in taking care of her children and grandchildren. She was named American Business Women of the year by the state of North Carolina. In addition, she loved gardening, cooking, and crocheting. She was retired from the US Government Federal Crop Insurance office and was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Mack Sams; a daughter, Dr. Lynn Luce and her husband, Burt, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a son, Stan Sams and his wife, Janice, of Greenville, NC; grandchildren Lydia Ruth Luce, Preston Luce, and Meagan Sams; and sisters Audrey Anderson, Frieda Cook, Dorothy Goolsby, and Marceline Oaks.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. D. Wesley Austin and Chaplain Cynthia Coleman officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra, 2408 Sunrise Key Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304.
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To Ruth’s Family You all will never know what a special lady Ruth was to me. We have had some great times, she was good therapy. I will miss Ruth greatly she sure made my Friday afternoons fun. My love to all of you, and deepest sympathy.
Dear Friends,
I was so touched by the moving memorial you shared with us online. The love you have for your dear mother and grandmother is a beautiful thing to behold. Although I know you will miss her dear smile and easy laughter, you can now be comforted that she is at peace in the arms of Jesus. May God comfort you with His love.
What special times we had with MImi! She always made us feel so loved. We praise the Lord for bringing The Luce family,Mimi and Bobo into our lives. We love you all and wish we could be with you.Love,Candace,Romney,Dwight and Cam
What special times we had with Mimi! She always made us feel so loved.We are so blessed that the Lord brought the Luce family, Mimi and Bobo Into our lives. we love you all and wish we were with you all. Much love, Candace,Romney, Dwight and Cam
What special times we had with Mimi! She always made us feel so loved.We are so blessed that the Lord brought the Luce family, Mimi and Bobo Into our lives. we love you all and wish we were with you all. Much love, Candace,Romney, Dwight and Cam
I will certainly miss my Aunt Ruth, her smiling laughter rings in my heart each time I think of her…as a child, I recall going camping at Myrtle Beach…what a hoot she was to be around…made everyone’s life a little happier…yes, she will be missed by many who loved her
Aunt Ruth what a beautiful light you were to our world. Your personallity filled a room with happiness and laughter. I have such incredible memories of you and Uncle Mack that I will cherish my whole life. May you sore with the angles as you watch over you beloved husband, children and grandchildren. I will miss you and love you.
Although we never met Ruth, we feel as though we know her through her daughter, Lynn. The stories she tells about her mother, all positive and loving, leave us feeling that we would love to have known her and praying the comfort that only God can give to all who loved her dearly. May your hearts be quieted by His gentle peace. In sincere sympathy, Kay and Paul Rader
Dear Lynn, we are sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. You, Burt, Preston, Lydia, Sam and your family are in our toughts. Sending you our love and deepest sympathy. We love you and your family! The Smoker Family, Ed, Norma, Liza and Rachel.
Dear Lynn, we are sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. You, Burt, Preston, Lydia, Sam and your family are in our toughts. Sending you our love and deepest sympathy. We love you and your family! The Smoker Family, Ed, Norma, Liza and Rachel.
Dear Lynn, we are sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. You, Burt, Preston, Lydia, Sam and your family are in our toughts. Sending you our love and deepest sympathy. We love you and your family! The Smoker Family, Ed, Norma, Liza and Rachel.
Dear Mack, Lynn & Stan
We were unaware that Ruth had been sick.
She was such a special friend and lady. I will never forget her friendship to us when we moved near her on Avondale Rd and then attended church with her.
She was so proud of her children and we want you to know that you are loved and prayed for at this time in your lives.
Sincerely and with love,
George and Sandra and family
Dearest Lynn, Burt, Lydia and Preston,
My thoughts have been of you, ‘Miss’ Ruth, Mr. Mack and family so often since reading Burt’s e-mail Sunday evening. I have such fond memories of your mother — the happiness that surrounded her and the nice memories she created for all of us.
Although I couldn’t be with you yesterday at the service, I sat quietly at 11 a.m. — just praying for you, thinking of you, and enjoying photos I have of ‘Miss’ Ruth from many happy occasions –your wedding, Lydia’s birth, Preston’s toddler days, the NC mountains, Thanksgiving in FV, etc — what a lovely lady she was — and what a wonderful smile.
‘In one of the stars, I shall be living; In one of them, I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look at the sky at night.’
–‘The Little Prince’
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
with much love,
Debbie, Peter & Laura