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Ruth Healan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 13 to Dec. 12, 2012.

Ruth M. Healan, 95, of Sun City Center, FL died Saturday, November 10, 2012.

Born in Jackson County to the late John Thomas Little and Fannie Shelton Little. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Preston Healan and son, Danny Healan.

Survivors include: her son, Ronald Healan of Griffin; daughter, Glenda Healan Gillham of Sun City Center, FL; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 13 from 1 – 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 in Smith Memory Chapel with Rev. Stephen Smith officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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