Ruth Spotswood Spradlin

November 18, 1921 – May 2, 2020

A private graveside service and no funeral service due to the Covid 19 guidelines

Ruth Spotswood Spradlin (98), of Roanoke passed away on May 2, 2020. She was born on November 18, 1921 to the late Susie Hawkins Spradlin and Charles Samuel Spradlin Sr., She also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Spradlin and brother Charles Spradlin.

Ruth was a graduate of Jefferson High School and a 1942 graduate of the University of Mary Washington.  She worked as a legal secretary for 20 years.  In 1985, she retired from Colonial American National Bank after 18 years of service. Ruth was an active member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.  She was a volunteer for SCORE for 25 years and the Historical Society of Virginia.  She was an avid bridge player.

Ruth is survived by her nephew, Daryl Spradlin and wife Mary; niece, Sharon Alexie and husband Mark Moyer; great nieces and nephews, Morgan Hicks, Corey Larson and Michael Spradlin.

There will be a private graveside service and no funeral service due to the Covid 19 guidelines. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial donations be made to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church Foundation, 1706 Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA 24015.

The family wishes to thank the many kind-hearted staff at Our Lady of the Valley who took such good care of Ruth. Thanks also to Good Samaritan Hospice for their care.