Ruth Hambrick Obituary
We announce the death of Ruth Hambrick of Blacksburg, South Carolina, born in Gaffney, South Carolina, who passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 92. Ruth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Aron Douglas and Ethel Dawkins Douglas; her siblings, Freddie J. Douglas, John D. Pratt, Vera P. White, Martha P. Coleman and Walter Pratt; and her children, Loretta Hambrick and Forest James Hambrick Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Merrill E. Hambrick (Selena), Mary Jones (Frank), Elizabeth K. Collazo and Jerry J. Hambrick; and her brothers, James Pratt and Carl Pratt (Brenda). She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends.
