HICKORY—Shirley Ruth Garrett, age 77, of Hickory, passed away after a period of declining health, Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 26, 1938 in Burke County, she was the daughter of the late Gaither Gross and Maggie Townsend. She was preceded in death by her four sons, Johnny Seagle, Kenneth Seagle, Billy Seagle, Danny Seagle; two brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her granddaughters, Sheila Wade and husband, Barry of Stony Point, Regina Seagle of Newton, Ashley Seagle of Indiana, Sara Seagle of Indiana; great grandchildren, Allie, Logan, Anthony, Jacob, Kaden, and Kinsley. The funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016 in the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home, with Rev. Earnest Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Wilkies Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive prior to the service from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Hickory Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.