Mary Ruth Millner, 78, of Eden, NC passed Sunday, January 29, 2023. A public visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. β 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. β 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home Chapel, Eden, NC with the Homegoing Celebration beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Hamlin Cemetery, Eden, NC.
Mary Ruth Millner passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at UNC Rockingham Health Care Center, following a brief and unexpected illness. She was born January 27, 1945, in Rockingham County. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Rosa Lee Millner. Mary was reared in the Church of God In Christ and was educated in the Rockingham County Public Schools attending the Sunshine School and Douglass High School.
Mary moved to New York after leaving high school and later returned to Eden, NC. She was employed by Fieldcrest Cannon as a supply clerk for many years and later worked in security. Mary Ruth was one of a kind β to know her was to love her.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sabrina Millner Tinsley; sisters, Bettie Jean Millner and Jo Ann Peeler; brothers, Joe Louis Millner, Alphonso Millner and James Millner.
Mary leaves to cherish her memories: son, Jeffrey Millner (Tonya) of Eden, NC; daughter, Daphaney Milllner of the home; two sisters, Minnie Lee Petty of Eden, NC and Kaye Frances Giles of Axton, VA; brother, Charles Millner of Eden, NC; sister-in-law, Pamela Millner of Madison, NC, along with six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
I just heard about Miss Mary and I am truly sorry for the family's loss. She was always so sweet to me years ago when she came in CVS. I pray that God will give you comfort during this difficult time. Phyllis
We send our sincere prayers ππ½and condolences π to the family of Mary Ruth Millner , during this sensitive time. Sincerely, Thomas and Joyce Moyer Williams of District Heights, Maryland ( formerly of Eden, North Carolina)
Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to the family during this tough time.Praying God comfort your hearts and give you strength in the days to come. Sherry Patterson
So sorry to hear the passing of Mary. She was such a wonderful lady.l know she will be greatly missed.
Praying for strength and comfort during this time
Sorry for your great Loss, May God Strengthen family and friends.Sandra Moore and Family God Bless.
Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.Mary will truly be missed her outspokeness the way she cared for others and her great personality it was an honor to have known such a beautiful soul. Love, Felisha Anderson & Family
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