Ruth Croson Marcum Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Croson Marcum of Fincastle, Virginia, born in Arlington, Virginia, who passed away on December 12, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Donald "Donnie" L. Marcum; her parents, Carroll T. Croson and Ruth B. Croson; her brother Carroll "Sonny" T. Croson, Jr.; and her daughter Kathy Marcum Dorsey.
She is survived by: her sister Ellen Croson Wright; her daughters, Lori Dickens-Flemming, Sue Dickens Hindman (Gary), Tracy Dickens Branson (Johnny) and Lainie Marcum DuBose (Jacob); her grandchildren, Jessica Dawn Dorsey, C. Tyler Johnson (Kacey), Audrey Blue Flemming (Dan), Jacob Shortt Branson (Meg), Lucas Jennings Branson (Sonya), Kaitlyn Hindman Foltz (Corey), Kyle Matthew Hindman, Lexi Elizabeth Marcum and Josie Beth DuBose; and her great grandchildren, Isla, Tyson, Jesse and Lucia. She is also survived by her grandchildren or great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Rader Funeral Home (630 Roanoke Rd, Daleville, VA 24083). A reception will be held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the Dementia Society of America in Ruthie's honor.
