Ruth Wilson Agee

Ruth W. Agee, 90, went to be with the lord on Saturday, August 4, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Salem and a member of Central United Methodist Church of Salem, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was born August 16, 1921 to the late Elizabeth L. and W. Lee Wilson of Salem. Preceding her in death was her husband, Aldress A. Agee; brother, Jimmy Wilson; and sister, Ada W. King. She is survived by her daughters, Linda A. Cord and her husband Ed, and Julie A. Kirby and her husband Ronnie; sister, Shirley Reese and her husband Don; brother, Johnny Wilson and his wife Rose; grandchildren, Amy L. Cord, Edward A. Cord III, Kerrie K. Carroll and her husband Jacob, Beth K. Herndon and her husband Brian, Heather K. Marks and her husband Jeremy; great-grandchildren, Brendan and Lauren Carroll, Taylan, Isabelle, and Sayge Herndon, Bentley and Clayton Marks, and Emerson Cord; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family is saddened by the passing of our mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, but we are so grateful that she is now set free and in the arms of God. We want to thank the nursing staff at Richfield Recovery and Care 2 East, as well as Good Samaritan Hospice for their kind and loving care. Flowers are appreciated, but donations may also be made to Central United Methodist Church in Salem and to Good Samaritan Hospice. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 11 am at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, with Pastor Kristin Holbrook officiating. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.