Allie Ruth Winstead, age 94, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. Born in Nash County on March 09, 1918, she was the daughter of the late A.R. and Mamie Critcher.

She is survived by daughter-in-heart, Debbie Bobbitt and husband Bob of Rocky Mount; son-in-heart, Carlton Ruffin and wife Faye of Rocky Mount; son-in-heart, Mike Ruffin and wife Robbie of Durham; daughter-in-heart, Carolyn Ruffin of Rocky Mount; and one grandson-in-heart.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Winstead; sister, Louise Critcher.

A graveside service was held Monday, February 18, 2013 at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Mike Ruffin officiating.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804.