Ruth N. Little, 95, of Kennett Square, died Friday, Nov. 11,
at the Paoli Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of John T. Little who died in
2001, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She was predeceased by her
first husband, Delno B. Robinson.
Born in Mountain City, Tenn., she was the daughter of the
late Leonard Pedro and Laura Roberts Shoun.
Ruth worked in the mushroom industry for 40 years, retiring
in 1984.
She was a 53-year member and one of the oldest members at
the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, where she attended Church regularly
with her children.
Ruth was an avid gardener and her passion was sewing and
making quilts. She enjoyed going back to her hometown for visits, and being
with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by one daughter, Jane Mellinger and
her husband Dennis of Kennett Square; three sons, Bruce Robinson and his wife
Kathy of Williamstown, N.J., Stephen T. Little of Kaolin, and John
Michael Little and his wife Kathy of Jupiter, Fla., six grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
She was the last surviving sibling of thirteen children.
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9-11
a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, 415 West
State Street, Kennett Square. Her funeral service will follow. Burial will be
in Union Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to
the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, at the above address.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett
Square.
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