Mrs. Ruth K. Nesbitt, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at Beacon Place following several years of declining health. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 24 at 11:00 am at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with Dr. Lawrence Clapp officiating. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park.
Ruth was born in Asheville, NC, the daughter of Leroy and Mellie Keene of Fairview. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Burgin of 61 years, one brother Leroy “Bud” Keene Jr. and one sister, Betty Doyle.
Surviving are four children; daughters, Virginia Bull and husband Stuart of Greensboro, Jeanette Allen of Climax, Richard and wife Eleanor of Greensboro and James and wife Angela of Pleasant Garden. Ruth has nine grandchildren; Tracie Sumner, Cameron Odom, Clint Allen, T.J. Allen, Annah Lord, Daniel Nesbitt, Gregory Nesbitt, Blaine Nesbitt and Andrew Nesbitt. She also has five great grandchildren; Kaleigh Horne, Matthew Allen, Morgan Sumner, Lauren Sumner and Michael Odom. Also surviving are one sister, Audrey Dacus of Paragould, AK and one brother, Joe Russell Keene of Pensacola, FL.
Ruth was a member of Hinshaw United Methodist Church. She was the owner and operator of Town and Country Beauty Salon and a hairdresser for more than 25 years.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or Greensboro Urban Ministry, 305 W. Lee St., Greensboro, NC 27405.
The family wishes to express appreciation to all in-home caregivers, Guilford County Social Services, Hospice of Greensboro and the staff at Beacon Place.
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