Margaret Jean Ruppe Hamrick, 83

Margaret Jean Ruppe Hamrick, 83, passed away July 14, 2025.

Marge is survived by her daughters, Crystal Laughter (partner, Scott Greene) and Candy Pyatt (husband, Danny); her brother, David Ruppe; her grandchildren, Breezie Pyatt (husband, James Occhuizzo), Preston Pyatt (and wife Victoria), and Luke Laughter; and her first great-grandchild, Henley Pyatt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Hamrick; her parents, Ruby Wright Ruppe Peace and James Avant Ruppe; and her brother, Roger Ruppe.

Born December 4, 1941, in Spindale, NC, Marge was cheerful and full of light as a young girl, and she remained that way all her life.

Marge attended RS Central High School and went on to complete two years of business college. In 1962, she married Max, and together they built both a life and a legacy--owning and operating several successful businesses.

A celebration of life was held July 19 at Spindale United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Marshburn officiating.