Ruth Lucille Warden passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024 at home at the age of 87 in Salisbury, North Carolina. She and her twin brother were born in Hobart, Oklahoma on August 7, 1936 to Lester and Lucille Southard.
She moved with her parents to Los Angeles, California when she and her brother were six months old. The family relocated to Tulare, Ca., where she entered the second grade. After high school she married and Russell was born. Some years later she married Dean Warden and moved to North Carolina living the last 48 years of her life there. Dean traveled extensively in his work and she went with him on long enjoyable trips. Kathy and Steve joined the family and brought joy to their lives. She was good natured, enjoyed collecting many collectibles, enjoyed her golf on TV and kept up on politics. She loved her granddaughter Chasity and spent as much time as possible with her. She actively did her own shopping until recently and enjoyed cooking meals for anyone who visited. She was a care-giver to others for some time and was an ear to anything they wanted to talk about. Kathy and Russell want remembered what a loving and kind mother she was to them and those around her.
She was predeceased by her husband Dean, son Steve, brother Leon and her parents. She is survived by her children Kathy Warden and Russell Gardner, Salisbury, N.C., her brother Charles “Buz” Southard (Donna), Visalia, Ca., and granddaughter Chasity Scarboro (Zack), Youngsville, N.C..
Her celebration of life will be held on July 10, 2024. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home. Following the service burial will be at the West Lawn Cemetery in China Grove.
Kathy and Russell would like to give special thanks to the wonderful care by the ladies of Hospice Trellis Support of Salisbury, N.C.. Their care was great and eased her final transition and our hearts.
In lieu of flowers a donation to your favorite charity is appreciated. Acknowledgements can be mailed to 4280 Miller Rd., Salisbury, N.C. 28147
Online memorials may be left at www.linn-honeycutt.com
Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Warden family.
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