Aunt Ruth did not have an easy life, but she touched many lives that are better for having had her in them. My earliest memories of her are visiting her in Georgia, but she became an important part of our lives after she returned to Alabama. She was a fixture in the circle of life that began in Granddaddy and Mee-Mee's house and rippled outward to many other households. Aunt Ruth eventually returned to that point of origin as she entered the final phase of her life in this world. She loved her family. She loved the Lord. We trust she has fallen asleep in Christ and now sees the face of her Savior. May the God who made her in her mother's womb so many years ago now give her rest and peace as her spirit rejoices with the righteous in heaven above and her body awaits the day of resurrection.

Michelle and family,  Bob and I are so sorry for your loss and sadness in the loss of your Mother. I know you were looking forward to having her in Auburn with your family, instead she has gone on for her reward. God had other plans for her and that will give you comfort. Our love, Bob and Evelyn Lockhart

I remember a few times when I was privileged to spend time with Aunt Ruth. One of my most memorable of her was sharing the family tree that she had meticulously kept recording our family history. I have since started a family tree for my own branch of our family because of this inspiration. Although I do not have many memories of Aunt Ruth, all of the memories that I do have are fond ones. I look forward to seeing her again in Heaven, along with the rest of my family that has gone before.

My aunt was a strong woman full of conviction. She deeply loved her family and, while we saw each other less over the years, I knew I was still loved. One of my earliest memories of her was visiting her home in Georgia when I was very young. I remember in high school taking notes for her in her nursing classes due to her dominant arm being broken. Later in college I worked with her as she wrote technical documentation for a software product I was coding. She helped care for her parents before they passed and I believe did her best to love God first throughout her life. She will be missed.

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Ruth E Lee

August 18, 1942 – September 2, 2024

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