Ruth F. Hulon

Ruth Faircloth Hulon, 93, of Godwin, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Autumn Care of Raeford.  She was born March 9, 1925 in Cumberland County to the late Amos Herbert and Virginia Mintz Faircloth.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey R. Hulon and a daughter, Brenda Hulon Wall.
She was a homemaker and mother for 75 years. There was hardly anything she would not tackle, from homebuilding to well drilling.  Together, with husband, Harvey, they built two houses and dug countless water wells. She upholstered furniture, helped in landscaping, and until about age 85, worked in the garden.  She also canned and preserved food for the family. She made clothing for her family and meals that always pleased. She crocheted sweaters, hats, dolls, and doll clothes. Many have dolls, clothing, quilting and other projects, handmade and given away by her. 

She is survived by a son, Boyd "Butch" Hulon of Godwin; daughters, Patricia S. "Pat" Scull, and Betty "BJ" LaBombard of Raeford; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren;, and three great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 30 at 3 p.m. at Skinner & Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Dunn.