Ruth Bronson, age 70 of Statham, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Lester and Elizabeth Williams Ray and a son, Jessie Garrett. She is survived by two sons, Tim Garrett (Nikki) of Mount Healthy, OH and Chuck Garrett of Statham; a brother, Morris Ray of Flickerville, TX; four sisters, Margie Holder of Burcham, TX, Doris Timmons of Houston, TX, Janie Giddens of Round Rock, TX and Martha Butler of Bastrop, TX. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Smith Funeral Home in Winder was in charge of the arrangements.