Ruth Weaver Waddell: A Century of Service | Wilmington News

Ruth Weaver Waddell, who lived to be 101, was a beacon of education and service—born in South Carolina, she earned degrees in biology and library science, then spent over two decades shaping minds as a teacher and librarian supervisor in North Carolina’s school system. A pillar of her community and Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church, she also proudly served Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and found joy in poetry, travel, and championing education. Her legacy lives on through her family—son Cedric, daughter Ruchadina, grandsons Donovan and Nicholas, sister Janie, sister-in-law Mary Ellen, and countless nieces, nephews, and friends who cherished her unwavering faith, love, and impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27af14048adb3e7a