NameRuth “Inez” Taylor
Birth5 Mar 1926
Death18 Sep 2013, Rowan County, NC
Burial21 Sep 2013, Rockwell Cemetery, Rockwell, Rowan County, NC
Spouses
Birth26 Dec 1922
Death17 Aug 1987
BurialRockwell Cemetery, Rockwell, Rowan County, NC
ChildrenBarbara Ann (1945-1976)
Joseph Kenneth “Buster” (1949-2009)
Patricia Lee (1951-)
Susan Inez (1955-)
Notes for Ruth “Inez” Taylor
Ruth 'Inez' Ridenhour
ROCKWELL - Mrs. Ruth "Inez" Taylor Ridenhour, 87, of Rockwell, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at her residence.
She was born March 5, 1926, to the late Annie Carter and Ernest M. Taylor. Mrs. Ridenhour was a 1943 graduate of Rockwell High School and was a homemaker.
A member of Ursinus United Church of Christ, she attended Gold Hill Wesleyan Church and was also a member of the Rockwell Young at Hearts.
She enjoyed painting, sewing and her flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Kenneth Ridenhour Sr.; son Joe "Buster" Ridenhour Jr.; daughter Barbara Ridenhour Wardrep; and sisters Helen Taylor Earnhardt and Alma Lee Taylor.
Mrs. Ridenhour is survived by her daughters, Pat Holshouser and husband Jerry of Salisbury and Susan Herrington and husband Glenn of Rockwell; brothers William E. Taylor of Kannapolis and John M. Taylor of Rockwell; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Powles Funeral Home prior to the funeral service.
Service: The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Powles Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Harold Bumby. Burial will follow at Ursinus United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gold Hill Wesleyan Church, Building Fund; or Ursinus United Church of Christ, Rockwell, NC.
Special thanks goes out to her caregivers, Tina Hinson and Tammy Smith, for all their kindness and care.
Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Ridenhour family.
Salisbury Post, 20 Sep 2013