Ruth Mahaffey Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Mahaffey of Lancaster, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 8, 2025 at the age of 86. Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Mahaffey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James "Jim" William Craig and Ruby Pauline Dry Craig; her husband Jim Mahaffey; her grandson Steve Whitaker; her great grandchildren, Anson Whitaker and Carter Dube; her daughter-in-law Sheila Mahaffey; and her siblings, Arthur Craig, Billy Craig, Walter Craig and Judy Hinson.
She is survived by: her children, Mike Mahaffey (Cathy), John Mahaffey (Barbara), Lynn Whitaker (Johnny), Mark Mahaffey (Ava) and Brian Mahaffey; her grandchildren, Felicia Mahaffey Dube, Carrie Bowers, Mathew Mahaffey, Luke Mahaffey, Robert Whitaker, Hayley Mahaffey, Kaylee Wilson, Sabrina Medlin, Jessie Baughn and Becca Curry; her great grandchildren, Zachary Justice, Brennan Dube, Parker Dube, Caroline Bowers, Grace Bowers, Bennie Bowers, Catylin Mahaffey, Gage Mahaffey, Lynsie Mahaffey, James Mahaffey, Carson Mahaffey, Hannah Whitaker, Raegan Whitaker, Bailey Whitaker, Anslee Whitaker, Noah Whitaker, Harlow Outen, Hazel Outen, Adelaide Wilson, Lucy Wilson, Jarrod Wilson, Cecilia Wilson, Braelyn Medlin, Delaney Medlin, Everley Medlin and Jackson Vaughn; and her siblings, Wade Craig (Sandra), Jane Catoe and Sadie Bozarth.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethlehem Baptist Church (1841 N Rocky River Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery (1841 N Rocky River Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1841 N Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.
