top banner

Obituary Listings

Ruth Haskett Gurkin

November 7, 1931 December 4, 2018
Ruth Haskett Gurkin
Cancel
There are condolences waiting approval on Ruth 's Tribute wall
Obituary for Ruth Haskett Gurkin

Ruth Haskett Gurkin, 87, of Greenville and formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Cypress Glen Retirement Center.

A celebration of her life will be held Friday, December 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Maitland Funeral Home, 306 Latham Avenue, Plymouth. Family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.

Mrs. Gurkin was born in Perquimans County on November 7, 1931 to Clifton and Elizabeth Webb Haskett. She married Herman H. "Jack" Gurkin in 1953 and they made their home on the family farm in the Pleasant Grove community of Washington County. Upon his death in 1986, Mrs. Gurkin moved to Plymouth and lived by the Roanoke River for the next 25 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, playing bridge, community involvement and was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gurkin was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Sue Gurkin and her two brothers, Ray Haskett and Keith Haskett, both of Hertford.

She is survived by her son, Thomas Wynne Gurkin and his wife, Margie of Wilson; daughter, Beth Gurkin Harrell and her husband, Chris of Raleigh; six grandchildre, Jonathan Gurkin, Matthew Gurkin, Andrew Harrell, Cameron Gurkin, Rebecca Harrell and Olivia Gurkin; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the care and kindness Mrs. Gurkin received during her 7 years at Cypress Glen.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD. 21741 or Cypress Glen Retirement Community, Benevolent Fund, 100 Hickory Street, Greenville, N.C. 27858.


Albums
Create New Album

Create new album
 
Subscribe To Obituaries



We appreciate your support
In accordance with the wishes of the family, this
message has been declined.
Loading...
 
 
Home
Obituaries Obituary Listings
About Us Our Staff Our Facilities
Services Overview Celebrating Life Funeral Services Burial Services Cremation Services Veteran Services Products
Grief Support Overview Grief Resources 365 Days of Grief Support Aftercare
Plan Ahead Overview Pre-Planning Checklist Online Pre-Planning Form
Resources Local Florists Monuments Social Security Benefits Local Resources
Contact Us Contact Form
Contact Information
Maitland Funeral Home - Creswell
PO Box 145
204 E Main Street
Creswell, NC 27928
Phone: (252) 797-3735
Map & Driving Directions
Maitland Funeral Home - Plymouth
PO Box 536
306 Latham Avenue
Plymouth, NC 27962
Phone: (252) 793-4137
Map & Driving Directions
 
365 DAYS OF
GRIEF & HEALING
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sign up below to receive daily email
affirmations to uplift & help you through
each stage of the grieving process.


© Maitland Funeral Homes | Creswell & Plymouth, NC - Funeral Home Website Design By Frazer Consultants