Ruth F. Davis

Ruth Finch Davis, 82, widow of Marvin Eugene Davis, passed away November 27, 2025. A native of Fletcher, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Floyd W. Finch, Sr. and Ruth Mallory Finch. Ruth graduated Valedictorian from Valley Springs High School in 1961. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Carolina College in 1965 with a B.S. in Education and taught high school biology for 10 years. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Western Carolina University in 1977 with a B.S. in Medical Technology. She was elected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges in 1964-65 and 1976-77. She worked at Pardee Hospital as a bench tech and then as Lab Manager from 1977 until 1992. Ruth and Gene moved to Greer and she taught the Medical Tech Program at Spartanburg Community College from 1992 until her retirement in 2012. Surviving are two stepsons, Terry E. Davis (Karen), Christopher E. Davis (Sharon) all of Easley, South Carolina; one stepdaughter, Pamela E. Morris of Liberty, South Carolina; two brothers, Morris M. Finch (Carolyn) of Arden, North Carolina and Adrian F. Finch (Linda) of High Point, North Carolina; one sister, Mada F. Hare (David) of Arden, North Carolina; four step-grandchildren, Casey Brewington (Chris), Tracy Reece (Thomas), Lindley Cauthen (Josh), and Bailey Davis; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Floyd W. Finch, Jr., and a sister, Deborah F. Anders. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Joy Moss. Please wear bright colors to help celebrate her life. The family will receive friends after the service at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salvation Army, PO Box 1237, Greenville, SC 29602, or Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. The family wants to thank her granddaughter, Lindley Cauthen, for being there for Ruth (Mema) and making the arrangements for her at the Rainey Hospice House, where she was taken care of with love and compassion. Thank you, Josh Cauthen for visiting with Ruth and brightening her days. The family also wishes to extend their appreciation and thanks to Angie Mosely, her neighbors and friends for their care and support to Ruth, as well as Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Ruth F. Davis

May 7, 1943 - November 27, 2025