Ruth was born the daughter of Charles Owen Preston and Ruth Ellen Kuemin Preston on September 24, 1973. She was a teacher with the East McDowell Middle School and a lifelong member of Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church. Ruth served as an Elder and a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Ruth will be greatly missed.
Ruth is preceded in death by her father, Charles Owen Preston and a step-brother, Murry Preston.
Those left behind to cherish Ruth's memory include her husband, Todd Pershing; a son, Phillip Pershing, both of the home; her mother, Ruth Preston; a brother, Eric Preston; and a niece, Sharon Thorne and her husband Michael, all of Morganton. Ruth is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Yvonne Thurmond officiating.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.
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