Ruth Eaker Gamble Mayhew

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

NAME: RUTH EAKER GAMBLE MAYHEW - Ruth Eaker Gamble Mayhew, age 96, passed away September 27, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born in Lincoln County, NC on December 21, 1917 to the late Myrtle and Lafayette Eaker and resided in Kings Mountain most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Gamble and by her second husband, Tom Mayhew, four brothers, Gerald, Wilbur, Ralph and Boyce, two sisters, Helen Warren and Averice Bridges and by her grandson, Tim Blanton.

She was a lifelong member of El-Bethel United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain where she served in many positions. She was a member of the Kings Mountain Woman's Club and the American Legion Auxiliary, once serving as the State Chaplin.

Ruth took pride in her family and enjoyed gardening and helping others. She had many hobbies including participating for many years in the Senior Olympic Games. Mrs. Mayhew served the Lord and her family through her love.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers and Hospice for their care given in the last several months.

SURVIVORS: Daughters; Lois Blanton and husband, Howard, Kings Mountain Barbara Hawkins and husband Garth, Kings Mountain

Brother; Jack Eaker and wife Neely, Kings Mountain

Step-Sons; Tommy Mayhew and wife Judy, Shelby Lee Mayhew and wife Pam, Shelby

Granddaughter; Lori Cruse and husband Charlie

Four Great-Grandchildren; Travis, Dylan, Bethany and Grayson Cruse

Four Step- Grandchildren; David Mayhew, Connie O'Neill and husband Patrick, Adrian Baker and husband David and Erika Mayhew

Step-Great-Grandchildren; Elizabeth, Ryan and Evan O'Neill Ayden and Zachary Baker

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: El- Bethel United Methodist Church Monday, September 29, 2014 11:00 A.M., Rev. Tom Jolly, officiating

VISITATION: 9:30-10:30 A.M.,Monday, September 29, 2014, prior to the service at El -Bethel United Methodist Church

INTERMENT: El- Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

MEMORIALS: El Bethel United Methodist Church, 122 El-Bethel Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150

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