Ruth Small

Ruth Smith Small of Colonial Heights passed away Saturday October 5, 2013 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia on July 7, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Reverend Ernest C. and Florence Doyle Smith. She was also preceded in death by a brother Reverend Aaron Smith (Carolyn). Upon her graduation from Asbury College, now Asbury University, she became a Youth Director at Highland United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of Colonial Christian Church where she served as Organist and Pianist for 10 years. A founding member and president of the Christian Women's Fellowship and also served as Christian Education Chair and teacher in the Sunday School and participated in all phases in the life of the church. Mrs. Small was also a former president of the Colonial Heights Women's Club where she worked to support women in the life of the community. She is survived by her husband Ralph L. (Buddy) Small, son Bryan D. Small and wife Nancy, brother Reverend Howard C. Smith of Lynchburg, brother-in law Herbert S. Small and wife Arline, nephews Paul Smith and wife Vickie, Jonathon Smith, nieces Clair Smith, Miriam New and husband Steve, Patricia Mitchell, Susan Belcher and husband Earl, Nancy Barnes and husband Kris, great nieces and nephews, Austin Barnes and wife Holly, Kelsey Barnes, Ashley Watkins, Erin Stemmeck, Ashley Smith, Zach New and Tyler New. A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday October 9, 2013 in Colonial Christian Church 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 with the Reverend Alan Little, the Reverend Kathryn Hull and the Reverend Darwood Rowan officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park Prince George, Virginia. The family will receive friends Tuesday October 8, 2013 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Colonial Christian Church. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.