In total, £1,000 was raised, allowing Ruth to leave a lasting legacy at the club she loved so much.
Below, Grace outlines her sister's support for the Reds, and how that led to her leaving a legacy gift in aid of the club's Foundation.
Tell us about Ruth's lifelong support of United - where did it all start?
“We grew up in Belfast where there is a big United support, other clubs too of course, but there is a strong connection between the club, the city and indeed the whole of Northern Ireland. Like many United fans, her support started in the wake of the Munich Air Disaster.