Ruth Virginia Canfield Carr, 87, a resident of Belington, passed from this life Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the home of her daughter and best friend, Brenda Stark, in Montrose.
Ruth was born Wednesday, February 16, 1938, in Montrose, a daughter of the late John Howard Canfield and Goldie Cross Canfield. She had married Hancel Darrell Carr who preceded her in death.
Left to cherish her memory are three children, David Darrell Carr, Margareta M. Cross and husband Fredrick, Brenda Stark, all of Montrose, grandchildren, Teresa Blosser, Ashley Watson, Michelle Reid, Melinda Karlen, Brendan Stark, Angela Rosier, Darrell Shahan, Crystal Haden, Barbie Warner, Daisy Mae Carr, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and one brother, Ward Canfield of Kerens.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were siblings, Elwood, Charles, Sanse Canfield, Sylvia Saxburg, Genevieve Stark, and Norma Lawrence, one great-grandson, Billy Arbogast, brother-in law, Billy Joe Stark, daughter-in-law, Dixie Lee Carr, and special friend, Delores Morrall.
Ruth attended the schools of Randolph County and was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed listening to Country music, square dancing, and playing cards. She was the life of the party! Most of all, Ruth loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She attended the Pentecostal Church at Rosendorf.
Visitation was held at the Hostetler Funeral Home Friday, June 6, 2025, from 1pm until 2 pm, the funeral hour. Rev. Adam Snyder officiated, and interment followed in Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. The Hostetler Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements for Ruth Virginia Canfield Carr. Send online condolences to the family at www.hostetlerfuneralhome.com.
