Ruth Pohlman

Ware Shoals – Ruth Mamie Ray Pohlman, 100, widow of Fred William Pohlman, of 50 Smith St., died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Wesley Commons in Greenwood.

Born in Augusta County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Ira Boyd and Fannie Van Lear Ray. She was a member of Ware Shoals United Methodist and the United Methodist Women. She was retired from Industrial Rayon Textiles.

Surviving are a son, Stephen William Pohlman, Sr (Reita) of Ware Shoals, a step-son, David Pohlman (Nancy) of Cleveland, Oh., a step-daughter, Diane Gossard of Junelle, Mn., a grandson, Stephen William Pohlman, Jr. (Jamie) of Edgefield, and five step-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Dub and Boyd Ray, and three sisters, Claude Walker, Jessie Ray, and Frances Glover.

Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Parker-White Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Bill Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

The family is at the home of her son, Steve Pohlman, 48 Smith Street and will receive friends from 2 to 3 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 408 West Alexander Ave. Greenwood, SC. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Thursday, May 26, 2016
  • Time: 3 PM
  • Place: Parker-White Funeral Home Chapel
  • Cemetery: Greenwood Memorial Gardens
  • Visitation: 2-3 PM Thursday at funeral home prior to the service

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