Ruth G. Hodges | Eastern North Carolina Now

Born: April 16, 1926, Died: February 1, 2015

    Mrs. Ruth Gee Gay Hodges, age 88, a resident of 156 Water Street, Washington, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Ridgewood Manor in Washington.

    Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington conducted by Rev. Lee Kinney.

    Mrs. Hodges was born in Northampton County on April 16, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Archibald Cree Gay and Ruth Gee Gay. Mrs. Hodges taught school for a short period of time before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she participated in the Women of the Church and the Ladies' Circles. Mrs. Hodges was also a member of the Stratford Book Club.

    Mrs. Hodges was married to Jay McDonald Hodges, Jr. who preceded her in death.

    Mrs. Hodges is survived by two sons, Jay MacDonald "Mac" Hodges and wife, Linda of Washington, Archibald Gay Hodges and wife, Corinne of Auburn, Alabama; one daughter, Anne Hodges Morrisette and husband, Clay of Kitty Hawk; five grandchildren, Beth H. Fickling, Sara H. Bell, Lauren Morrisette, Reid Hodges, Adaliz Hodges and three great grandchildren, Gray Fickling, Ruth Bell, and Thomas Fickling.

    In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by her brother, Archibald Cree Gay.

    The family will receive friends at her home, 156 Water Street, Washington.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 211 West Second Street, Washington, N.C. 27889.

    Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Hodges family.
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