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Ruth E. Stockton, 93

May 11, 2020

Ruth E. (Atkins) Stockton, 93, of Lancaster, passed away at on Monday, May 11, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Carrie (Rudy) and Albert Atkins. She was the loving wife to the late Albert V. Stockton.

Ruth was a member of Millersville Bible Church. She enjoyed bingo and crocheting. She enjoyed cooking and was known for her chicken pot pie and roast. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Brenda J. Lowery of Bausman and Donna Campbell of Elizabethtown; 6 grandchildren: Steven, John, Brandy (Bob) and Neiza (Chris), her siblings: Thelma Miller of Maytown and Robert Atkins of Columbia; her great grandchildren: Megan, Hannah, Amber, Hayden, Heather (Lloyd), Steven, Nevaeh, Xavier, Jayden, Llogan and great great-grandchildren: McKailyn, Jalynn, Cameron and Kennedy.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Dave Atkins, step-daughter, Barb Stockton Wyland, and granddaughter, Sherry Slesser.

Funeral Services will be Live Streamed Friday, May 15, 2020 at 2PM on this obituary page. Interment will be held in Riverview Burial Park.

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August 25, 2020

I am missing my mommie so much
Love you always
Donna Campbell

May 19, 2020

Dear Brenda & Family
My heart aches for your loss of your sweet momma & grandmother Such a hard time to suffer this lose under these present difficult times of separation.I just watched the service & praised God for her baptism testimony. She is now healed and with Jesus. We will see her again. Until then may Our Lord comfort you & cover you with His love & peace. sending hugs & love Brenda

May 17, 2020

Brenda I’m so very sorry to learn your mom’s passing. She is in her eternal home now with our Lord and Savior!  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. 
Wanda Phelan

May 15, 2020

Brenda and family…God bless you all during this time of grieving.  Nice service.  She will be missed, but praise God we will get to see her again in Heaven someday!
Janet Lefever

May 15, 2020

Our Heavenly Father is no stranger to sorrow.  He sees and understands your pain.  May you sense His loving hand and be comforted.  Thinking of You with Deepest Sympathy and Love
Clair and Tina Hilsher
 

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