Ruth “Mama Ruth” Ashley

Honea Path – Ruth Pruitt Ashley, 90, widow of the late C. Max Ashley, of Honea Path, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at her home.

Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Adeliah Adams Pruitt. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, an active Sunday School member, a member of the choir, and a homemaker.

Mrs. Ashley is survived by two daughters: Patsy A. Tribble of Honea Path, and Miriam A. Dunn and husband Bill of Honea Path; two grandchildren: Robin P. McCurley and husband Grant and Ashley D. Howard and husband Michael; and three great-grandchildren: Max McCurley, Bryson Howard, and Bentley Howard. She is also survived by special caregivers: Effy Gary, Tarsha Roebuck, Stephanie Glass, Letitia Calloway, and Quinn Calhoun; and special life-long friend, Cindy Hopper.

She is predeceased by five brothers and three sisters.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 10th at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, with Rev. Jeremy Colloms, Rev. Damion Hutchins, and Rev. Ricky Rice officiating.

The family is at the home, and will receive friends from 2:00 to 2:45 Saturday at the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church social hall, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Building fund, 2603 Due West Highway, Belton SC 29627, or to P.A.W.S., PO Box 8002, Anderson SC 29622. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2015
  • Time: 3:00 PM
  • Place: Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
  • Visitation: 2:00 - 2:45 at Mt. Bethel Social Hall

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