Davine Ruppe

Davine Harrill Ruppe, 59, passed away October 20th at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Davine spent much of her life taking care of children, beginning with her younger sister and brothers. Davine worked at The Kid’s Place, a 24 hr facility for troubled youth, and later for many years at Westwood Day Care where all the children she cared for she considered her own. Davine is survived by her parents, David Wilbur Harrill and Sara Jo Whitaker Harrill of Rutherfordton, sister and brother in law Cheryl and Ted Hamrick of Rutherfordton, brother and sister in law Scott and Tammy Harrill of Forest City, brother and sister in law Brian and Rachel Harrill of Rutherfordton, nephew Cliff Hamrick, nephew and wife Brandon and Amber Harrill, niece Raven Harrill, great niece Bailee Harrill, two beloved cats, Smudge and Zelda May and numerous loved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. The family will have a private service Sunday Oct. 24, 2010 from 1:30 – 2 PM at Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton with a Celebration of Life to follow from 2 – 4 PM in the Family Life Center. In lieu of flowers, Davine requested a toy or clothing to be brought for needy children.