Ruth Wood

Ruth Wood, 81, of North Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Embrace Hospice surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Pennsylvania on May 5, 1938, to the late Arthur and Millie Huntzinger.  She grew up in Oneida, N.Y., and graduated from Oneida High School in the class of 1957.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Fousse.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, George; son, David Wood (Christi); daughter, Allyson Auburn (Bruce); brother, Edward Huntzinger (Tina); nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She will be missed.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at Southern Palms Memorial Gardens in North Myrtle Beach.  A reception from 3 to 6 p.m., will follow the service at Tidewater Amenity Center, North Myrtle Beach.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Embrace Hospice, 175 Village Center Blvd., in Myrtle Beach, S.C.  29579.

A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.