Clinton, Ruth Elizabeth Thornton Autry 93 of 200 George Autry Lane died Wednesday December 24, 2014 at Mary Gran Nursing Center Ms. Autry was born in 1921 in Sampson County to the late Frank and Core Jarman Thornton and the widow of the late George Autry and preceded in death by sons Billy Autry, Sammy Autry and George Autry, Grandchildren Karen Bradshaw, Virginia Springer and Michael Autry. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Owens Grove Church Cemetery by Speakers Eldona Mitchell and Cody Carter. Ms. Autry leaves to cherish her memories a son Bobby Autry (Kate Bell) of Clinton 10 Grandchildren 16- Great-Grandchildren and 7 Great-Great- Grandchildren A Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm - 4:00pm on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Hope Valley Funeral Service & Cremation 1246 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton. The Thornton and Autry families has entrusted Hope Valley Funeral Service of Clinton.