Eva Ruth Ferguson, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed on April 5, 2018. Mrs. Ferguson was born May 14, 1931 in Spartanburg County to the late Lillie Mae and John Scott. She was married to the late Edward Ferguson Mrs. Ferguson was previously employed at Butte Knitting Mill as a presser and at Hortons Cleaners and Fowler Brothers Cleaners for many years. While on each of her jobs, she gained the love and respect of many of her co-workers. At an early age, she confessed her love and belief in Jesus and was a faithful member of New Day Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, listening to gospel quartet music, sewing, and crocheting. Mrs. Ferguson was a skilled seamstress who loved taking the 'ordinary' and turning it into the 'extraordinary.' She was preceded in death by her only sibling, Mary Elizabeth Boyd, four months ago. She leaves to cherish her memories to : her daughters, Detra Williams (Michael) and Edwenia Gaffney; her four grandchildren, Felicity Waters (Ken), LaShanda Mayberry (Bernard), Walletia Gaffney and Rev. Wallace H. Gaffney, III; her five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Celebration of the Life of Eva Ruth Ferguson will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at New Day Baptist Church,2090 S. Church St. Spartanburg, SC. Rev. Dr. James L. Hailstock and Rev. Wallace H. Gaffney, III will officiate. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial gardens, 2310 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC. J. W. Woodward Funeral Home
We're sorry to hear about your recent loss. May you find strength from the words of Philippians 4:13 which says: 'For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power.' What a loving God who cares about each one of us. He didn't intend for us to grow old and die. He thus has made the SURE promise of a resurrection right here on earth when it is restored to a beautiful paradise (Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55;11). Can you see yourself welcoming back to life your loved ones? What a joy it will bring all of us. You can go online to JW.ORG and find out more about this resurrection.
- R&R
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved family member. When death robs us of someone we love very much, it causes sadness and grief. Our loving heavenly father feels the deep emotional pain we have. That is why his word the Bible comforts us with scriptures found at Psalm 34:18 which says; Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. And the wonderful promise for the future at Isaiah 25:8; He (God) will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe the tears from all faces. Because God ?Ç£cares for you ?Ç£(1Peter 5:7) he will help you to cope at this difficult time. For more comfort please visit our website: jw.org.
- R. Sweatman
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in Jehovah God's promise that one day 'all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.'
- L.