Ruth Harlow

Obituary of Ruth Beard Harlow

Ruth Beard Harlow of Columbia, SC, passed peacefully from this earthly life into her heavenly home on August 24, 2020, at age 98. She was born on February 21, 1922, in Beech Island, SC to the late Robert L. Beard and Annie C. Beard.

She retired from Southern Bell with more than 40 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church Columbia for 85 years and a member of the Joy of Living Sunday school class. Mrs. Harlow loved her family and was quick to brag about them or share photos of her great-grandchildren.  She had a generous heart and loved fashion, holiday decorations, Elvis, and telling stories about the past with a twinkle in her eyes. 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harlow was predeceased by her husband X.L. Harlow and three brothers: Clarence Beard, Jesse Beard and Robert Beard. She is survived by a sister, Virginia Beard of Columbia, SC; daughters Sharon Avinger (Mickey) of Lexington, SC and Melody Harlow of Irmo, SC; grandchildren Paige Avinger (Natascha) of Washington, DC, Megan Estes of Lexington, SC, Brooke Bennink (Mark) of Asheville, NC, Robin Parsons (Ryan) of Columbia, SC and Ashley Crawford of Irmo, SC; great grandchildren Luke Bennink of Asheville, NC and Henry Bennink of Asheville, NC.

The family expresses their appreciation to Grace Caregivers, Agape Hospice and Agape Hospice House of Lexington for their care.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 2:00pm at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00pm prior to the service at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn.                         

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PETSinc, 300 Orchard Dr, West Columbia, SC 29170.

Friday
28
August

Visitation

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Friday, August 28, 2020
Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park
845 Leesburg Road
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
803-776-1092
Friday
28
August

Graveside Service

2:00 pm
Friday, August 28, 2020
Greenlawn Memorial Park
845 Leesburg Road
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
803-776-1092
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