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Official Obituary of

Ruth Elizabeth (Sylvester) Glasper

September 1, 1932 ~ February 6, 2026 (age 93) 93 Years Old

Ruth Glasper Obituary

Our beloved, Ruth Elizabeth Sylvester Glasper, age 93 of Elizabeth City, NC, departed from this earthly life on Friday, February 6, 2026.

She will be laid to rest on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Dove's Landing Cemetery, Elizabeth City, NC.

Cherishing her memories are: her children, two daughters, Sarah Glasper Wiggins, and Hilda Glasper Dawson, both of Elizabeth City, NC; one son Robert L. Glasper, Jr., (Billy) of Hopewell, Virgina; one daughter-in-law, Catherine Glasper of Elizabeth City, NC; one son-in-law, Nevus Whidbee of Elizabeth City, NC;several loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations is honored to assist the Glasper family.

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