Ruth McCluney Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Ruth McCluney

Ruth Petty McCluney, 80 of Shelby, NC departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2023.

She was born August 8, 1942, to the late Samuel Petty, Sr., and the late Mamie Degree Petty of Shelby, NC. She attended Washington High School in Waco, NC and was a graduate from Washington High in 1960. She moved to Newark NJ with her husband in 1961, where she worked for the Newark Board of Education for 30 years. She loved children and gave up her time and service to make sure they had school supplies every year which became one of her passions. Her home was everybody’s home where they knew they would find love, peace, security, and food. She also worked for Mac Holland Security until 2008. While living in New Jersey, Ruth attended St. Luke Church of Christ, where she served as an usher and a choir member for many years. She and her husband then started to serve at Community House of Prayer, which is where she started her Children’s School Supply Ministry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Sam Petty, Jr., James Petty, Jake Petty, David Petty and sisters, Cordelia Cannedy, Grace Sharpe, Margaret Ward, NovellaWebber, Helen Lattimore, Diane McCluney, and Cynthia McCluney.

She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving and dedicated husband of 62 years and 5 days, Dr. Holland McCluney of the home; sons, Lorenzo McCluney (Kelly) of Plainfield, NJ and Reginald McCluney of Shelby, NC; and daughter, Lawanda Griggs (Keith) of Newark, NJ.; a special niece who was like a daughter, Drucilla Fletcher of Frederick, MD; God Children, Bonita Jones, (Jamill) of Brandon, FL, Lydell James of Newark, NJ and Simone Dorsey of Louisville, MS. The children who really stole her heart were her 17 Grandchildren, 38 Great-Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. She also loved and mothered a host of adopted children and extended family. Other survivors include a sister, Mamie Alice Petty of East Orange, NJ; God-Sister, Peggy James (Dave) of Brandon, FL; mother-in-law, Alice McCluney of Shelby, NC; sisters in-law, Susanne Richardson (Reece) of Louisburg, NC and Maxine Degree (Steve) of Shelby; brothers in-law, Joe McCluney (Faith) of Asheville, NC, Bishop Thomas McCluney (Margaret), Vice-Bishop, John McCluney, Jr., Earnest McCluney (Tropzie), Paul McCluney (Marilyn) and Donald McCluney, all of Shelby; a special caretaker who was so loving and kind, Vickie Edwards; 2 special nephews, Dwight Petty of Shelby, NC and Roger Petty of Louisville, KY and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. The service will be livestreamed starting at 11:15 AM from Enloe Mortuary Facebook Page. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 11:30 AM and at other times at 2218 Elizabeth Avenue Shelby.

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William Cannedy sent Love & Compassion Arrangement for Ruth McCluney - February 09, 2023

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Tiffany Warren sent The Peace Lily for Ruth McCluney - February 09, 2023

To the McCluney Family, We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Mama Ruth. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers,Shirley, Keith, Shelton & Tiffany Applewhite

Jacqueline Robinson sent Mixed flowers in a handled basket for Ruth McCluney - February 09, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you. The Robinson Family

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Holland and family I send heartfelt love and sympathy in this time of great loss. All of my memories of spending time at your house with Lawanda gave me reasons to smile and have all been heartfelt and warm. Words are never enough to fill the void left behind, but God is more than enough to comfort and keep you. Lorenzo Reggie and Lawanda, I send love ❤️ and remember that God Blessed you with one of the BEST MOTHER'S on this earth. To all who loved and cherished Ruthy please let that warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. On behalf of Sarge and Edna, the Green and Goode family sends love, praying for Grace in this journey of grief. 🙏🙏💔

To the Petty and McCluney Family I am so sorry for your loss of Aunt Ruth I remember as a child I would come to New Jersey for the summer to spend time with you and uncle Holland and your children I use to have fun I couldn't wait until school got out because I knew I was going to Jersey I just want to thank you for loving me I miss you and your smile but I know you are with God now in so more pain with a smile on your face and to Uncle Holland stay strong and keep the faith and to my cousins stay strong too I love you all and God bless you all and you all will always be in my ❤️ and in my prayers 🙏 Love you your Niece Bridgitt Adams

To the family of Mrs Ruth McCluney: I am very sorry for the loss of your Love one. May God comfort you all during these times of grief. I will definitely keep you all in my Prayers. James Stowe

Rest in Peace my friend and family. Holland and family I love you and thank you for all your kindness shown to me for so many years. God bless and give you peace always. I loved Ruth also!! Florine Mooring Pasadena, Md.

To My Family,God Bless Us All.This is Very Hard.Keep Praying 🙏🙏🙏,Love Y'all.I know we are All in Pain, Right Now.No more Pain Auntie Ruth.Sylvia Jones