Ruth G. Champion Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth G. Champion of Shelby, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 28, 2024 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth G. Champion to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Thomas Guthrie and Mattie Ethel Mauney Guthrie; her husband William "Bill" Thomas Champion Jr.; her daughter Ellen Ruth Champion Hendrick; and her sister Mary Guthrie Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Phil Champion (Sandy) of Shelby, NC and Julie Champion Lowery (Stan) of Shelby, NC; her grandchildren, Philip Champion Jr. (Melissa Martin) of Belmont, NC, Will Champion (Madi Ives) of Greenville, NC, Douglas Lowery Jr. (Danielle) of Shelby, NC, Catherine Lowery of Shelby, NC, Jennifer Lowery McSwain (Chad) of Kings Mountain, NC, Jessica Lowery Fowler (Wesley) of Cherryville, NC, Ashley Hendrick of Shelby, NC, Laura Hendrick Hoyle (Clifton) of Monroe, NC and Conan Doyle Hendrick of Harrisburg, NC; her great grandchildren, Matthew Lowery, Olivia Lowery, Ava Mae Lowery of Sage Hendrick, C. D, Waylon Hendrick, Ellie Hoyle, Taylor McSwain, Kayla McSwain, Jordan Fowler and Makenzie Fowler; and her sister-in-law Barbara Champion Hoppes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Aldersgate UMC pastors discretionary fund, 1207 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152.
