Ruth Fitts Williams, age 93, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, January 31, 2020. Ruth was born June 20, 1926. She graduated from Tuscaloosa County High in 1944 and the University of Alabama in 1948. She was a member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church for the last fifty-five years and a faithful member of the United Methodist Women ministry. Ruth was a dedicated homemaker who loved to cook for her family and friends. Her hobbies included many years of playing bridge and golf. She was a member of various dance clubs and loved to entertain her friends and family. Ruth was a most gracious hostess. She had a special love for her family that will be cherished forever. She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Williams, Jr.; her mother, Ella Cameron Fitts and her father, Marvin Ormond Fitts; her sister, Peggy Wyatt. She is survived by her daughters, Janis Costilow (Walt) of Birmingham, AL, Sharon Monaghan (Tom) of Starkville, MS; one son, Tom Williams of Minneapolis, MN; seven grandchildren, Brian and Brandon Costilow, Kay Costilow Erickson, Kelly Monaghan Gray, Mark Monaghan, Michael Williams and Anne Williams; and her beloved thirteen great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Ruth will be held Friday, February 7, 2020 at 9:15 AM at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124, followed by a brief funeral service at 10:00 AM. A private family burial service will be held at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make contributions to Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church designated for Mission Funds at 2061 Kentucky Ave, Vestavia, AL. 35216
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.southernheritagefunerals.com for the Williams family.
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