Mary Ruth Dula, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. She was born in Caldwell County on November 18, 1946 to the late Ransom and Gladys Dula. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Randy Ray Dula. She is survived by her brother, Larry Dula and wife, Elaine; sister, Dee Smithey; nieces, Denise Roberts and husband, Justin; Christy Turner and husband, Shannon; Amber Hollar and husband, Chris; Morgan Dula; Riley Roberts; and Alyssa Hollar; nephews Scott Dula and wife, Amanda and Colton Hollar. A memorial service for Mary Ruth will be held in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Monday, December 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Lonnie Lackey officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the Dula Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Dula Family.