In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Eugene Harwell; son, Michael B. Harwell; brothers, Robert L. Cloninger, Bruce W. Cloninger; sisters, Nell C. Blanton, Dorothy C. Frank; and grandchild, Marty L. Harwell.
Ruth was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Ruth was a homemaker and took great pride in her home. She loved to grow flowers. Ruth also babysat children and took care of animals. She was loving and caring and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish Ruth’s memory are sons, Tim Harwell (Jill), Steven Harwell (Janie); daughter, Gloria Manning (Bill); brother, Oscar L. Cloninger, and numerous grandchildren.
The family will hold a private burial for Ruth.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church - Building Fund, 3273 Mt. Ruhama Church Rd. Maiden, NC 28650 or at https://mtruhama.com/give
Condolences may be sent to the Harwell family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The Harwell family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.