Ruth W. Alestock, 57


Mrs. Ruth Willie Mae Alestock, 57, a resident of Waynesboro, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She had been in declining health for the past two years.

She was born on May 26, 1952, in Staunton, and was the daughter of Richard Crawford of Waynesboro and the late Wilhelmina Ross Crawford.

Ruth attended Rosenwald School and graduated from Waynesboro High School. She was employed with Hershey Chocolate for over 20 years. She was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, where she was an usher, faithful deaconess and sang in the choir.

She was a very devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking family trips and spending time with her family. She had a strong faith in God. She will be truly missed.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Winston Alestock, whom she married in September 1987; a son, Lawrence Brown; a daughter, Charisse Robinson, both of Waynesboro; a granddaughter, Da\'jahnea Robinson; three grandsons, Jordan and Jayden Brown, and Devante Robinson; a brother, David Crawford and wife, Ann, of Stuarts Draft; a sister, Sylvia Wade of Harrisonburg; Lula Lee of Waynesboro, who was a second mother to her; three nephews and two godchildren. Many special friends and close family members also survive her.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Royal Wade, and mother-in-law, Ocie Alestock.

A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at New Hope United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Willie Washington, Connie Crawford, and Teresa Woodson and Elder Clyde Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Bethel Cemetery.

Family and friends may view her body on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 409 Smith St., Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.