Ruth Ann Grapes, 78, of Petersburg passed away on March 21, 2024, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
She was born on Sept. 28, 1945, in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late William Harvey Parker and Betty Jane Stevens.
Ms. Grapes was raised by her aunt, Janet P. Moltz.
She attended Jefferson High School in Washington, DC, and was a member of the North Fork Baptist Church. She worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for North Fork Disposal Services and enjoyed being a homemaker for her family.
She was previously married to the father of her children, Wayne Grapes, who survives in Petersburg.
Surviving are two daughters, Debra Lynn Truitt of Salisbury, Maryland, and Lisa Ann Mallow (Allen) of Lahmansville; two sons, Michael Wayne Grapes (Joanie) and William Harvey Grapes (Lisa), all of Riverton; a sister, Doris Parker of Castlewood, Virginia; two half sisters, Dawn and Barbara Parker; a nephew, George Vennoy; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, June Lechliter; and a half brother, George.
In honoring her wishes, her body has been cremated with all services being private.
Memorials may be made to the family toward funeral expenses c/o Sherry Pennington,13417 Petersburg Pike Upper Tract, WV 26866.
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