Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA
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Obituary For Mother Ruth M. France
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, Mother Ruth M. France transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life. Born February 17, 1939, in Virginia the daughter of James G. Johnson and Lillie Shelton Johnson who preceded her in death.
In addition to her parents, Mother France was preceded in death by one daughter, Ronda R. France; grand-daughter, Ariel France, and her brother, James Alvin Johnson.
Mother France was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was 1ST Lady, sang with the Senior Choir, served on the Motherβs Board, Home Mission, Missionary Society, and Sunday School.
Those left to cherish her memory include: her husband, Bishop James W. France of the home; two daughters, Starria F. (Tyrone) Harper of N. Prince George, VA, and Andante M. (Adam) Hodge of Ridgeway, VA; two sons, Thaddeus M. France of Collinsville, VA, and Dicey D. France of Bassett, VA; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Dandridge of Columbus, OH; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon, at the Greater International Pentecostal Assembly Building, 980 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA with Bishop Tyrone Harper, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park, 18960 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Spencer, VA. Viewing for Mother France will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the residence, 1124 Rockhill Community Rd., Bassett, VA. The family ask that when visiting the home that you would please observe all COVID 19 guidelines.
To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook, then click on the service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.
Guest Book
To a beautiful woman of God. you will be missed! To the family, we send love and prayers your way! we pray God strengthen you. Bishop Tyrone and Juanita Hunter
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GOD help Bishop JΔmes Hairston and family .LORD Please continue to take care of their children and grand children. Prayers and sincere condolences you.
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Our sincere condolences praying for God to strengthen each family member in your time of sorrow and for the days ahead!! Troy and Nada Hairston
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May our Lord comfort you doing this time . She was a loving and kind person. The love of Christ was always shown through her lovely smile so kind to us in many ways Prayers Bishop France and family Bishop James and Dr Helena Street and family
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To The Family. May God continue to strengthen and Comfort you during this time. Our prayers are with you. Deacon Alvin/Rita Spratley-Rose of Sharon Church
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Thad and Dicey, you and all your Family have my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mother. Patsy Snyder
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Our Thoughts & Prayers are With The Family, from The Akridge & Saunders Family
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Sending our condolences and prayers to the France family. May God cover and comfort you during this difficult time. We loved Mother France's spirit and her smile. She will be missed. Howard & Geraldine Scales family
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To Uncle James Wille and Family, Our hearts go out to each of you on your great loss and we share in your sadness. Love you from Trena and family
- Catrena Hairston
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God bless my other family. Praying for extra For Bishop France and the family that the Lord will wrap his loving arms around each one of you. Sis France will always be missed that Beautiful Smile and her sweet sweet spirit.
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We are sending our Condolences,and praying for your family.Roy Kellam,and Howard Martin Family
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To the France Family my condolences and prayer are with you all. Marina Durham and family
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Reverend France and Family: We love you all dearly. Praying for you all during this difficult time. Sister France's spirit and genuine love for her church family will never be replaced. Her heart was pure; she was the perfect 1st lady. With love, Ronnie, Genia, Kenya, Moochie, Ed, ROO, Poota, and Selah
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To the France and Johnson families: You are in our prayers and thoughts. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Mother France has lived her life for this day. Resting until that Great Day. The Roberson's Anthony, Lisa, Noel.
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Matthew 5:4-"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted". "Honey" will never be forgotten. Extending our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you Bishop France and family.
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Bishop France, sending prayers sorry for your lost. May God bless you and your family in the time of sorrow.
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My deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to this family,may God bid you all will comfort and strength ππ½β€οΈππ½ Rita Gamble
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I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Sister France, a great woman... will be missed my prayers goes out to Bishop France and family.. we love y'all Calvin Scales and family..
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Deepest sympathy and prayers for the France family, may God bid you comfort and peace ππ½
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Blessed are they that mourn for they will be comforted. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston
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My condolences to BISHOP France and family Betty Burwell
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We extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you Reverend France and family. Mother France will always be remembered with that beautiful smile.
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My condolences to my cousins love yall. Chad draper
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Condolences to the France family. We are praying that the peace of God covers and comforts you all during this time. ππ½
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Our sincere condolences to the family of Mother Ruth France. We will miss her beautiful smile and sweet spirt. Mr. & Mrs.Donald Gorham
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My sincere condolences to the family awesome precious mother of God she has fought a good fight now she up for her reward rest on Mother Frances sending prayers up for the family.Susan Little Scales
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Mother Ruth was a Beautiful lady and will be missed.Prayers for the Family
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We are continuously praying for your comfort and strength during this time. Blessing and peace to each of you. -Deacon and Sis. Rodney Gilchrist and Family (Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church, Waverly, VA)
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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