Ruth Alling Fain

Ruth Evelyn Alling Fain, 94, of Eden passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Monday, December 9, 2024 from 5-7pm at Fair Funeral Home.

Ruth was born November 8, 1930 in Staten Island, NY, to the late Octavius S. Alling and Alberta Morey Alling and lived there until after WWII. She fell head over heels for the love of her life, Melvin Fain. They ran off to Gaffney, SC, to be married in 1946. They lived in Spray, NC, and began the adventure of their lifetime. God blessed them with three children, Jeffrey, Beverly, and Cathy.

Ruth’s loves were as follows: God, Mel, and family. She truly lived up to her name, Ruth, which means compassionate friend. She was faithful and trustworthy in all areas of her life. Many will remember Ruth as a Proverbs 31 woman. Ruth was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church.

She leaves behind so many who loved her: daughters, Beverly “Blondie” Spence (Larry) and Catherine Fain Donnell, both of Eden; daughter-in-law, Jane Fain; sister, Constance Fidler of South Carolina; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Melvin; son, Jeffrey; beloved son-in-law, William; brother, Earl and sister, Florence.

The family expresses deep gratefulness to Ancora Compassionate Care, with special thanks to Krystal and Phyllis.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.