Ruth Sowell

Myrtle Beach, SC

Ruth Ellen Sowell, 86, died Monday, June 27, 2016, she was born in Camden, AR. Mrs. Sowell was a member of First Baptist Church in Cheraw, SC. She was formerly a legal secretary and had retired from Davis & Davis Rentals as an office manager. In addition, she was an avid reader and a published author of several short stories. She also enjoyed cheering for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

She is survived by a son, Darrell (Sandra) Sowell of Cheraw, SC, a daughter, Robin (Layne) Holland of Myrtle Beach, SC, a daughter-in-law, Nancy Sowell of North Myrtle Beach, SC, a brother, William “Bill” Edwards of Fort Smith, Arkansas, seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas William Sowell.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

Memorials may be made to: Arthritis Foundation, 4530 Park Rd. Suite 230 Charlotte, North-Carolina 28209.