RUTH SMITH HOLDER

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Pastor Ruth Smith Holder, 75, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, in the Chapel of Bridges-Cameron Funeral home, with Rev. David Smith, Rev. Hilda Rosser, and Rev. Randy Buchanan presiding. The burial will follow at Carbonton U.M.C. Cemetery.

Ruth was born in Guilford County on September 27, 1945, to the late George W. Smith and Naomi Waters Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John L. Holder. Ruth was the Pastor of Sanford Community Church and was a nurse, serving as a physician’s assistant.

Survivors include her son, Chris Yates of Florida; daughter, Kimberly Holder of Sanford; brothers, Rev. David Smith of Durham, Thomas Smith and Samuel Smith, both of Greensboro; sisters, Sarah Hanlin and Dorcas Ellis, both of Greensboro, Rachel King of Reidsville; and one grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sanford Community Church, 5700 Peach Orchard Rd., Sanford, N.C. 27332 in Pastor Ruth’s honor.

Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.