Ruth Jones Morton

Ruth Jones Morton, age 89, of Troy died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at her home. She was born January 29, 1925 at Mt. Gilead, NC the daughter of James Bunyon and Esther Britt Morton. Ruth was an active member of First Baptist Church. She loved gardening, taking care of her flowers and her art work. She loved to paint. She was a retired graphic artist from the Montgomery Herald. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Brookshire Morton, Jr.; one son: David Jones Morton and one daughter: Edith Rose Morton; two sisters: Alice Lisenby and Virgie Faulkner, one brother: Harris Jones. She is survived by one son: Craig Morton and his wife, Wanda of Troy; one granddaughter: Ashley Morton of Raleigh. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Southside Cemetery, South Main Street, Troy with Dr. Phillips McRae officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Pugh-Troy Funeral Home is serving the Morton Family. On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com