Ruth Sturgill
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Ruth Sturgill

  • November 15, 1937 - January 17, 2012
  • Mabscott, West Virginia
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“I didn't really know Aunt Ruth although I did meet her once when I visited WV back in 2003, but I just want to send my love and condolences to all...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Jessica Baugues - Kapolei, HI

“To Pat, Roger , Rose , Alvin Lewis & Sandy. Our thought and Prayers are with you all Love each and everyone of you all . Love YOu Aunt Ruth and Miss...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Brenda - Martinsburg, WV - Niece

“We send our deepest condolences to Trina, Vanessa, Rex, and the entire family. May she rest in peace, love and comfort with angels. Wishing you...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Robert King and Family - FL

“We send our deepest condolences to Trina, Vanessa, Rex, and the entire family. May she rest in peace, love and comfort with angels. Wishing you...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Robert King and Family - FL

“Your family will be in our prayers. ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Gary Collins - Beckley, WV

“We have Lived here four years, Ruth and family was,and is,the only friendly neighbors we have. She will be grealty missed, but we know she is in...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Tom and Barbara ODell - Mabscott, WV

“Alvin I am so sorry for your loss. Send Prayers to you and your family. ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Lahoma Mills - Crab Orchard, WV

“so sorry alvin my heart goes ouy to you and your family ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: janice jenkins

“Prayers for the Family... ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Ollie Mae Collins Day - FL

“I am so sadden by another loss in our great family. Great Aunt Ruth will be missed. May God help us through this difficult month. I love you all. ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Ashley Brewer Carden - Charleston, WV

“I will forever remember your smile. I will never forget how much you loved me. I know you are in a better place, with Grandpa, and may others who...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Loretta Davis - Beckley, WV

“The staff of Blue Ridge Funeral Home would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family during this most difficult time. ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home


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Ruth Marie (Collins) Sturgill

Ruth Marie (Collins) Sturgill age 74, of Mabscott, WV, went to Heaven to be with her loving husband Roy Alvin Sturgill whom passed January 29, 2009, at 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
She was born Ruth Marie Collins at Itmann, WV in 1937.
Those that preceded her were her father Oakley Lewis Collins, mother Pearl May (Farmer) Collins, (two infants, boy and girl who died at birth), Hobert Oakley Collins, James Arthur Collins, Jimmy Jack Collins, Clarence Lee Collins, David Wenton Collins, Billy Jack Collins, Bonnie Iris Lilly; step-mother Dora Mae (Jarrell) Collins, a step- brother Robert Mullins.
Those that she left behind to carry on her memory are Patricia Carol (Sturgill) and husband Rex Hampton of Beckley, WV, Rose Marie (Sturgill) Shorter of Princeton, WV, Sandra Kay (Sturgill) Meador of Greensboro, NC, two sons, Alvin Lewis Sturgill of Mabscott, WV and Roger Dale Sturgill of Crab Orchard, WV; brother Harry Ray Collins of Pontiac, MI; sisters Mary Jane (Collins) Fraley of Waterford, MI and Dorothy Louise (Collins) Brewer of Beckley, WV; two step-brothers Pete Mullins of Crab Orchard, WV and David Mullins of Beckley, WV; 9 grandchildren, Patrina Hampton, Rex and Vanessa Hampton, Rodney and Angie Shorter, Scotty Shorter, and James and Heather Richardson, Jose' and Sara Torres, Daniel and Tammy Laverty, Brandon and Loretta Davis and Cinda Meador; 20 ½ great-grandchildren, Dominique, Desirae, Erin, Dakota Hampton, Bianca Gray, Clayton, Lexie, Brittany, Breanna Shorter, James, Isaiah Richardson, Treston, Christian, Christopher, Teddy Torres, Shayna, Trevor and Maxey Laverty, Landon, Lilah Davis and one coming in April (Cinda) Matthew; and many, many friends and loved one.
Ruth was a proud Coal Miner's Daughter and a Coal Miner's Wife. She worked for a short time at the Beckley Hospital, on Oakwood Avenue in Beckley. She was a loving mother, wife and homemaker. She loved to crochet until Arthritis took its toll on her hands. She was a member of the Beckley CB Club, and went by the call handle of "PIZZA QUEEN". Ruth also enjoyed NASCAR, loved Bill Elliott, and Kasey Kane. She also loved having her weekly trips to the Crossroads Mall, to meet all her "MALL FRIENDS". She loved camping and fishing. She was a member of the Sprague Freewill Baptist Church but attended Crab Orchard Baptist Church when her health allowed. When her health took its worst she viewed The Good News Hour, Inspiration Time, Songs of Zion, Miracle Deliverance Revival on the Sunday morning broadcast. She loved to sing and prayed daily that she wouldn't be a burden to her children. Her passing was peaceful at the Doug and Lucy Bowers Hospice House of Beckley, WV.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Pastor F.D. "Mickey" Sexton officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Friends may gather with the family Friday from 6 – 8 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley, WV.