Ruth Reed, 81, of Morganton, NC, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Born in Avery County, NC on October 10, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Turbyfill and Okie Darnell Turbyfill.
Ruth attended Burkemont Baptist Church for many years and was a former Sunday school teacher. She worked at Case Farms and retired from Drexel Heritage Plant 3 & 5. Ruth also babysat everyone’s children.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, David Lee Reed (Stella) and Charles Alan Reed (Kim); daughter, Melissa Gwyn (Keith); grandchildren, John David Reed (Ashley), Justin Reed (Taylor), Levi Horney (Erika), Jesse Horney (Jennifer), Bethany Reed, Matt Moretz, and Aaliyah Rudisill; great-grandchildren, Conner, Madison, Daisy, Nathan, Lincoln, Emery, Kolbie, Charlotte, and Maci; brother, Wayne Turbyfill (Sue); sisters, Mildred White, Lola Turbyfill, and Hursley Turbyfill; a number of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Terry Moses, Lester Leizer, and Alton Clark.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by five brothers, Ivan, Roger, Ronald, Charles, and Edward Turbyfill; long-time companion, Gordan Chapman; and special friend, Joan Chapman.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Luke Gwyn officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry for your loss. We have known Ruth for a long time, She was the best friend to everyone. We are sending prayers for the family, God will comfort you all in this time.
I am so sorry for your loss David and Charles. She was one of a kind and always considered me one of her Boys. Need anything just let me know. Love you Guys. Robbie Powell
John, Ashley and Kolbie Daddy John and I are sorry for the loss of your Grandma . Much love and prayers
John, Ashley and Kolbie Daddy John and I are sorry for the loss of your Grandma . Much love and prayers
David,Stella,Bethany John, Ashley and Kolbie and the rest of the family. Our family is so sorry for your loss. May God wrap is arms around all of you and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time in your lives. Each of you are in our thoughts and Prayers. Tom and Terry Moses and family Ashley's Dad and Mom
Rip aunt Ruth ,God needed another angel and that was you. You will be greatly missed love always your niece .
Our condolences to the family, we are neighbors of Alan and Kim. Will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement.
Melissa and family, Iam so sorry for your family's loss. My deepest sympathies. Amy Crotts
So sorry for your loss.