Ida Mae (Wright) Ruff

Mrs. Ida Mae Ruff  was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Anthony C. Wright.  She departed this earthly life on Friday, January 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home.

Ida  attended the  public schools of Newberry County and was a graduate of Drayton Street High School.  She later moved to Philadelphia for a better life.  She returned to school and became a Nurse Practitioner and worked until she retired.

Ida loved to play cards and entertain.  She was a great cook and baker.  She loved to prepare a variety of delicious foods for her guests.  She also loved to sew, crochet and knit and would celebrate pregnancies crocheting beautiful blankets.

Ida will be most remembered for her independence and sassy personality.  She was a straight shooter and enjoyed making wise jabs.  She got a kick out of people engaging in her banter.

At 91, her memory was impeccable.  She never forgot holidays or birthdays, continued to discuss episodes of the Young and the Restless, and kept everyone abreast of family matters.

Ida was predeceased by her husband, the late Charles E. Ruff.

Left to cherish precious memories are three sons, Henry "Sonny" Hart of Mountville, SC, Therman "Rick" Hart of Temple, TX and Shelton Goodwin (Pam) of Memphis, TN; one step-daughter, Maggie Conway of Mountsville, SC; brother, Raymond Wright of Columbia, SC, eight grandchildren, Sonya, Valerie, Lawone, Marcus, Brian, Neesie, Anthony and Pearl, thirteen great-grandchildren; devoted nieces, Gloria Lindsay and Nedra Cannon; life-long friends, Robert and Loudell Levenson, Arnetta Imes and Mercedes Davis of Philadelphia, PA, special neighbors, Genice and Robert Thompson, Shirley and Jimmy Suber and Linda and James Boyd, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Fred B. Pratt Memorial Chapel.  Burial will follow in Hannah AME Church cemetery.  Public viewing will be on Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fred B. Pratt Memorial Chapel.

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