Ruth Mathes Smith
September 16, 1919 ~ April 15, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ruth Mathes Smith, 87, of 96 McFee Road, Candler, died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Aston Park Health Care Center.
Mrs. Smith was born in Haywood County and was a daughter of the late Riley and Hester Davis Mathes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Smith, who died in 1992, two sons, Johnny Smith and Willard Smith, and a granddaughter, Rene.
She was formerly associated with K-Mart on Patton Avenue and retired from the Biltmore Square K-Mart. She was a member of Brown’s View United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, June Jones and her husband, Billy, of Leicester and Jane Beeching and her husband David, of Candler; a daughter-in-law, Gail Smith of Cedar Mountain; seven grandchildren, Lee Smith, Jeff Smith, and Charlene Galloway, all of Cedar Mountain, Terry Chesser of Fairview, and Tim Hawkins, Karen Griffin and Steven Jones of Candler; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosa Bell Gibson of Alabama and two special nieces, Carolyn and Diane.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Ed Worley and John Erwin officiating. Burial will be at Brown’s View United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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My Prayers and Sympathy goes to each and everyone. Ruth was a ‘Precious Lady. Always so kind and such a ‘Sweet Smile. ‘May God Bless. Love, Aileen Taylor Black
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Ruth’s family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You All.
Aunt Ruth and Uncle Odell have always meant a lot to us. We lived very close together, and were always visiting each other and were very close. We loved her very much, and will miss her greatly. She was one of my favorite Aunts!
Frankie and Clyde Davis
Sorry for your lose of your sweet Mom, I know you will miss her
Sandy Rector
I have known this sweet lady all of my life. Willard was in my class at Laurel Hill and we rode the same bus to Candler. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
We wish to express our sympathies to the family of Ruth. During the following days, we will remember the family and pray for God’s comfort and strenth for you.
Mabel and Earl Bumgarner
1 Westwood Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Ruth’s famley. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless You All,and pray for God’s strenth and comfort for you all. RONNIE &IRETHA WARREN
Jane-
Rhonda and I are very sorry about the passing of your mom. I know from my own experience that words are so inadequate at this time. We do love you guys and are thinking of you during this sad time. Please call on us for anything you might need.
God Bless
Tony
Dear June, Jane and Family. I was proud to have Ruth as my aunt. She was always cheerful, fun and caring. She was a good person. I am so thankful that I knew her..My love and sympathy, Barbara Jean Miller Gosnell………….
June & Jane; So sorry to hear about Ruth, Our prayers & thoughts
are with you.
So sorry to hear of your mother passing.She was such a sweet lady.God’blessings on the family. Linda,Katherine.Rita Barbara and Ricky
Sorry for your loss we will miss Aunt Ruth very much. Now she is with all her family that has gone before us. we’re thinking of you
I work at Aston Park Health Care Center and I am Brenda Rice’s daughter. Ruth was a blessing to me. She was so sweet and loving and would always make me smile. Everytime I would walk up to her she would just hold out her arms with a big smile on her face and give me a hug. One year ago i broke my ankle and she would send me little gifts. She made me a pillow and sent me teddy bears and it made me feel better. I just want to say that I loved her and im very sorry for your loss. We will all miss her.
This was my Aunt Ruth, my grandmother”s sister. I loved her dearly.