Ruth Lawrence Emory

Ruth Lawrence Emory, 98, passed away Monday morning, March 10, 2014, at Morehead Nursing Center in Eden.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, March 12, at First Baptist Church on Greenwood Street in Eden. Burial will follow in Lawson Cemetery.

Mrs. Emory was born August 15, 1915 in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert William Lawrence and Sallie Spangler Lawrence. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was the retired co-owner and operator of Sealtest Restaurant in Eden.

She is survived by three children, Sylvia E. Pulliam of Ridgeway, VA, John Emory, Jr. and wife, Lea of Richmond, VA, and Frances Emory of Morehead City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Coy Emory and her son, E. F. "Jimmy" Emory and son-in-law Eugene Pulliam.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of daughter, Sylvia Pulliam, 11361 Greensboro Road, US 220, Ridgeway, VA. 24148

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, NC 27288.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com