Ruth Ilene Barker McGuire, 84, of Axton, VA passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Morehead Hospital in Eden, NC. She was born on July 14, 1933 in Henry County, VA to the late George Muscoe Barker and Ruby Ilene Barker Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver McGuire; sister, Ruby Irene Barker Eskew; and brothers, George William Barker and Samuel Rufus Barker.
Mrs. McGuire attended Lone Oak Baptist Church. She graduated from Axton High School in 1952.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Hylton and husband Mike of Axton, VA; son, George Douglas McGuire of Axton, VA; sister, Patricia “Patsy” Barker Palmer of Axton, VA; brother, Tommy Joe Barker and wife Addie of Axton, VA; and grandchildren, Ilene Coggin, Ruth Coggin, and John Hylton.
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Friday, October 27, 2017 at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Josh Allan officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon prior to the service at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made for Medical and Funeral Expenses, c/o Rhonda Hylton, 3441 Axton Rd., Axton, VA 24054.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory of Martinsville, VA is serving the McGuire family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
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1500 Kings Mountain Road
P.O. Box 5501
Martinsville, Virginia 24115
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1500 Kings Mountain Road
P.O. Box 5501
Martinsville, Virginia 24115
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103 Clearview Dr.
Martinsville, VA 24112
