Ruth Tingle French, 92, of New Bern, died August 25, 2013 at home.
She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and a long-time member of the church choir.
She is survived by her son, James Earl French and daughter, Sue-Carol Taylor both of Beaufort; three grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. until time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice 1423 Glenburnie Rd., New Bern, NC 28562.