Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:52 am

Alma Ruth Lynch Thompson, age 92, of Spindale, NC, died Friday, January 23, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late Abner & Myrtle Guffey Lynch and a native of Rutherford County.

She was preceded in death by husband Bobby Paul Thompson; siblings Henry Lynch, Jack Lynch, Nora Downey, Mary Joe Kiser, Sybil Saunders, Raymond Lynch, Florence Downey and Fannie Sane.

Ruth was a member of Adaville Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter Nancy Joann Stevenson of Spindale, two grandchildren Angela McAbee and Shawn Pettit, one great-grandchild Ireland McAbee.

The Funeral was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel on January 27 with Rev. Jeff Pate officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills; P O Box 336; Forest City, NC 28043.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.