Sumter Funeral Service

Born on Dec. 26, 1958, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Wright Sr. and Ruth Devoe Wright. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Sumter High School Class of 1977. Ruthie studied at and graduated from Central Carolina Technical College, where she earned various credentials, which included a diploma in accounting and a certificate in early childhood development. She was employed at Silver Moon Diner in downtown Sumter, as a domestic employee for different employers throughout Sumter County and as a Special Needs substitute teacher for the Sumter County School District.Ruthie decided to listen to her heavenly father and walk with him. Thus, she began her missionary work and traveled throughout several states while being committed to the Lord as a "Strong Woman of God." She attended the Women's Institute of Ministry, Atlanta, from 2002 to 2007, where she earned her title as prophetess and was ordained to preach the gospel. She was in the top of her class.Prophetess Ruthie has left an imprint and a legacy that will continue through her devoted daughters, Regina M. Wright and Vanessa G. (Moses) Gary, both of Sumter; two granddaughters; seven grandsons; three sisters, Barbara J. (Danny) Fickens, Deborah A. (Ronnie) Witherspoon and Jeanette (Leroy) Blanding; three brothers, Charlie Wright Jr., Wilford (Adelle) Wright and Stanley (Audrey) Wright; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.The family is receiving relatives and friends at her home, 43 James Village, Sumter, and at 218 Gamble St., Sumter.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 U.S. 15 South, Sumter, with the Rev. Willie A. Wright, pastor, eulogist.The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m.The procession will leave at 10:20 a.m. from 218 Gamble St., Sumter.Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery.Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at willia... (Sumter Item)