Gladis Ruth Porter Kircus

Gladis Ruth Porter KircusEasley, SC

Gladis Ruth Porter Kircus, 91, of Easley, wife of the late James Henry Kircus, Jr., passed peacefully Sunday, July 31, 2016 in her residence.

Born in Easley to the late Will Porter and Essie Duncan Porter.

Ruth was a member of Cedar Rock Baptist Church for 35 years.   She worked for 30 years as owner of Cedar Rock Daycare, and was affectionately known as "Momma Kircus" before retiring in 1985.   She enjoyed cooking, gardening and made quilts, specializing in French Knots.

In addition to her parents and husband of 60 years, Ruth was preceded in death by her sister, Pauline Ragsdale, and three brothers, Troy Porter, Grady Porter and Lee Porter.

Left to cherish her memory are her two children, son, Tim Kircus and his wife Jennifer, and daughter, Tammy Kircus Trotter; brother, Ray Porter; three grandchildren, Jeremy Kircus, Jamie Trotter, and Kristy Trotter Lindsey; nine great-grandchildren, Justin Lindsey, Emily Trotter, Cheyenne Kircus, Ethan Kircus, Charlice Trotter, Thomas Lindsey, Zack Lindsey, Lexus Lindsey, and Katie Lindsey.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 3rd at 3:00PM, in Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown, 305 W. Main Street, Easley with Rev. Wayne Garmon officiating.   Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Flowers are accepted at the funeral home, and donations may be made directly to Cedar Rock Baptist Church, 1667 Cedar Rock Road, Easley, SC 29640.

Family is at the home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown, which is assisting the family.