Wednesday, April 5, 2023 11:23 am

Ada Ruth Banfield, age 97 of Forest City, died Monday, March 27, 2023.

Born September 12, 1925, in Willoughby, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Amos Green and Ida Bortz Green. She attended Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, George Green, Mildred Green and Donald Green.

Surviving are her husband of almost 74 years, William J. "Bill" Banfield; three sons, William Paul Banfield and wife, Denise of Ohio, David Banfield and wife Suanne of Michigan and Thomas Banfield and wife, Kathryn of Forest City; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held April 1 at Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton with Rev. Dr. Keith Stephenson and Rev. Dr. David Banfield officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to Children's and Youth Programs of Second Baptist Church, 191 Green St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com