Ruth Little

Mrs. Ruth Davis Little, age 92, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, June 13, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Little was born on January 19, 1919 in Ashe County, NC to the late Calvin and Laura Cox Davis. Mrs. Little was preceded in death by Husband, Billy Tucker Little; Son, James Lee Little; Brothers, Woodrow Davis, Bill Davis, Ray Davis, Paul Davis, and Joe Davis; Sisters, Nora Hurley, Dillie Miller, and Marie Bryan. Mrs. Little worked as an inspector at Sprague Electric Company. She was an avid gardener, who also enjoyed basket making and quilting. She was active in Apple Grove Church, and a volunteer for the American Heart Association, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 4:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Elder Eddie Lyle and Rev. Charles McCoy. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Little is survived by: two daughters, Linda Davis and husband Don of Kernersville, NC, and Barbara Little of High Point, NC; one sister, Geneva Absher of West Jefferson, NC. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated. The family respectfully requests no food please.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Little's arrangements.