Ruth Merl Irving

Ruth Merl Irving of Appomattox, VA, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family at her bedside on March 13, 2026, at the beautiful age of 103.  She was born on November 25, 1922, to Charlie and Annie Irving of Appomattox, VA.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Appomattox, Virginia and retired from the Appomattox Garment Factory.  Ruth loved baking, listening to the Blues, dancing in her younger days, driving her blue Mustang and spending time with her family.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents Charlie Edward and Annie Sue Irving; one brother, Edward Irving; grandson, Robert Pernell Hunter; great-grandson Samuel H. Elliott and her beloved dog Bingo.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Loretta (Thurman) Williams; son, Robert (Virginia) Hunter; her nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, family and friends.

Thanks to her devoted caregivers; Brittany, Tara, Nikki, Dee, her son-in-law Thurman, grandson Marcel and her granddaughters Zandra and Denise.  Ruth was cared for in the comforts of her home preceding her death as was her wish with the help of hospice.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Irving Family Cemetery on Country View Lane, Appomattox, VA.

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