Mary Ruth Baggett

Mary Ruth Baggett, 78, of Eastover and formerly of Sampson County, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 in her home.

She was a retired educator with Eastover-Central Elementary School.

Mrs. Baggett was born June 10, 1939 in Sampson County to Lonnie Robinson Williams and Lena Ruth Williams.

She is predeceased by husband, Jasper (Jack) Leroy Baggett; parents, Lonnie and Lena Williams; brother, Gene David Williams; brother, Ted Robinson Williams; brother, Robert Eldon Williams; sister, Trudy Hall;  brother-in-law, Philip Wrench, and mother-in-law Iula Geddie Baggett.

Mrs. Baggett is survived by son, Lee Roy Baggett ; daughter-in-law, Barbara Ann Baggett; daughter,  Mary Susan Baggett; grandson, Bradley Baggett; sister, Georgia Wrench, brother-in-law, Floyd Hall; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends; and special fur babies, Sandy and Precious.

Memorial services will be held Monday, August 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Home in Fayetteville, N.C. A private burial will be at a later time.

Online condolences may be expressed at sullivanshighland.com.

Services are entrusted to Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.