Ruth Surber Sharitz Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Surber Sharitz (Marion, Virginia), who passed away on April 20, 2022, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Leon Surber; her husband Henry Sharitz; her daughter Rebecca Wheeling; her siblings, Jim Surber and Nancy Coe; her son-in-law Wade Russell; her great grandchild Jimmy Carter; her great-nephew James Coe; and her close friend Henrietta Dunford.
She is survived by: her children, Bo Surber (Karen) of Marion, Mike Sharitz (Marie Stanley) of Abingdon, Sheila Russell (Charlie Russell) of Marion and Shirley Widener (Tyke) of Marion; her grandchildren, Katy Jackson (Dewey), Scott Russell (Janet), Jessee "Buddy" Russell (Penny), Krystal Malone, Amy Wheeling, Chad Wheeling, Jenny Widener (Philip Blevins), Mandi Widener, Austin Sharitz, Ethan Sharitz, Mark Carter, Nicholas Widener, Kyle Widener and Roni Lambert (Rusty); her sister Carol Choate (Jesse) of Sugar Grove; her sister-in-law Phylis Surber of Atkins; and her nieces, Cathy, Mary and Missy. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Ruth's Sweetheart, Austin Sharitz, to the Gracie LeAnn Dimit Memorial Foundation, 631 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354 or the Abingdon High School.
