Ruth Wherry Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Wherry (Newberry, South Carolina), born in Whitmire, South Carolina, who passed away on October 21, 2019 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur William and Teadie Pilgrim Starnes; her former husband Willis Phillips, Jr. of Joanna; and her siblings, Starnes, Denny Moore, Anne Cockran, Willa Mae Bouchyard, Lorrine Girk, Sarah Hazel, Cleo Darnell, Ray Robert and Nellie Irene.
She is survived by: her daughter Margaret; her son-in-law Heber Long of Newberry; her grandchildren, Alison Ruth Deal (Fred) of Greenwood, Josh Long of Newberry, Will Long (Kelly) of Newberry and Margaret Ann Hipp (Todd) of Saluda; and her great grandchildren, Reed Deal, Hunter Long, Kolton Long and Faith Long.
Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church, 1020 Boundary St., Newberry, SC 29108; to Alzheimer's Association, 140 Stoneridge Dr, #210, Columbia, SC 29210 or to the Parkinson's Foundation, https://www.michaeljfox.org.
