Birth date: Sep 28, 1931 Death date: Nov 20, 2019
Ruth E. Powers (nee Basye), formerly of Mount Holly, NJ and Piedmont, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on November 20, 2019. Ruth was 88 years old. Beloved mother of Elizabeth Murphy, Carlita Freni (late Vince Read Obituary
I only knew Ruth for a short time from FBCMH. She always made the effort to say hello to my handicapped mom at church. After her passing Ruth did the same for me, always offering kind and sincere words. She was a sweet, kind and gentle lady. My deepest sympathies go out to her family.
Love, Beth Daley (FBCMH 2nd service).
Mom-mom... where’d that name even come from?! I’m sure there’s a story, but I thought to myself, what do I remember most, well here it is:
1. She had the ability to smile and light up a room with her dimples and pearly whites, just like her mom did and just like Katie can do now. On the flip side, that face could dish out the sternest of looks that would send chills down the spine of the hardest of men.
2. She drank Sanka coffee and always had a dish of the standard grandma issued hard candies. To this day the smell of instant coffee reminds me of her.
3. Her and Bernice trying to sort out the check after dinner. She was a force to be reckoned with, which she definitely passed down to her girls.
4. Her trying to teach the grand kids the “camel walk dance”. Never heard of it? Look it up and imagine her doing it in white platform sandals. That happened, I swear!
Mom-mom will be greatly missed, but it’s her memories that will keep her alive in us all.
I am so sorry for all of our loss. She was always gracious to me. I particularly enjoyed her one holiday as a guest to our home. I recognized that night that she was a pleasant, knowledgeable person to talk to.
I, too, will miss my beautiful, strong and loving aunt. She always had a quick wit and was a bright light in every room she entered. Prayers to my cousins. I love you all.
Beautiful pictures of my aunt. I will miss her very much. Prayers to Liz, Carlita, Frank and Margaret. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
