Ruth Smith

Obituary of Ruth Elizabeth Smith

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Ruth Elizabeth Smith (nee Benson) was born August 22, 1932 in Merchantville, New Jersey. She was the tenth child of fourteen children born to the late Samuel Edward and Mary Ellen Benson. Ruth departed this life on December 10, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, New Jersey. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church until her health failed. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to her beloved Paul T. Smith of Camden, New Jersey. From this union three children were born: Kevin Jeffrey, Thomas Eugene (deceased), Denise Antionette Archie, James Brown; and adopted son James "Bozo" Neverson (deceased). At an early age Ruth was educated through Homestead School, and the Merchantville School District. She graduated from Camden County Vocational School with a sewing certificate. There was always a good time to be had when you were in the presence of Ruth. If you wanted to know about growing up in Merchantville, she was the one to ask. She shared many laughs and stories with the family. Ruth was employed at Campbell Soup Company, Wesley and Pine, Curtis-Young. Later in life she devoted her life to providing excellent child care for many family members. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Kevin Benson, Denise Archie (Howard), James Brown, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Sisters: Mary Black, Margaret Johnson, Judy Vann, Verna Benson. Brothers: John Benson, Robert Benson. Sisters-in-law: Irene Benson, Merida Benson, Mary Benson, Esther Benson. Brother-in-law: Luby Vann. Aunt: Mildred Thomas. Special friend: Anna Barfield, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A precious one from us is gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our hearts That never can be filled. Sorrowfully submitted, The Family
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Friday
18
December

Visitation at Main Service

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, December 18, 2015
Asbury United Methodist Church
2220 Woodlyne Ave
Woodlyne, New Jersey, United States
Saturday
19
December

Visitation at Funeral Home

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Boyd Funeral Services LLC
1458 Mt. Ephraim Avenue
Camden, New Jersey, United States
Saturday
19
December

Funeral Service

11:00 am
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Asbury United Methodist Church
2220 Woodlyne Ave
Woodlyne, New Jersey, United States

Final Resting Place

BG William C Doyle Cemetery
350 Province Line Rd
Wrightstown, New Jersey, United States
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