Ruth Purdy

June 2, 1961 - June 1, 2019

PURDY, Ruth I. – 57, born June 2, 1961 in San Diego, CA, currently residing in North Cape May since 1990, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in the early morning hours of June 1, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving husband, Robert B. Purdy, Jr. and her two daughters, Autumn Motley and Kayla Purdy. She is predeceased by her mother, Marie T. Walker; brothers, Alan W. Manchester and Dewel Coy Smith and her granddaughter, Nevaeh Grace Mortensen. Ruthie is also survived by her sisters, Virginia (Scott) Knoff, Cynthia Sanville and Sylvia (Rocky) Gilley; niece, Rena Angcaya; mother-in-law, Gloria Purdy and nieces, nephews, in-laws and daughters that were not her own but she took under her wing. She is also dearly missed by her two loving pets, Larry and Diego. Ruth has been employed by Victoria Commons in North Cape May since 2007 and was previously employed by the Bayshore Inn and Egon’s Market, both in North Cape May. Ruth’s graveside funeral ceremony will be held on Monday (June 10th) at 11am in Cold Spring Cemetery where her family and friends will offer their thoughts, memories, prayers, sentiments and love to honor and celebrate Ruth’s life. Please dress casually and comfortably at the request of Ruthie’s family.