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Ruth Newsom Obituary

Mrs. Ruth Newsom, 93, of Lulu passed away July 24, 2016. Mrs. Newsom was born to the late Arad and Bessie Ward in Bruce, FL , but had lived in the Lulu area since 1941. Mrs. Newsom worked for several years as a teller at Columbia County Bank, enjoyed sitting on her screened porch looking at people and birds go by, and was a member of Lulu Baptist Church. Mrs. Newsom was preceded in death by her husband Cecil B. Newsom, her brothers Stanley Ward and Thomas Ward, a son-in-law George Lord, and a great granddaughter Sarah.
Mrs. Newsom is survived by her daughter Virginia Lord of Valdosta, GA, her sons David Newsom (Brenda) of Lake Butler and Clifton Newsom (Kathy) of St. Augustine, FL, her grandchildren Eric Lord, Angie Kufrovich, Shawn Newsom, and Ashley Newsom, and her great-grandchildren Aidan, Gracie, Ashton, and Conner.
Funeral services for Mrs. Newsom will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Lulu Baptist Church in Lulu, FL. Interment will follow in Douglas Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley , 618 SW Florida Gateway Drive, Lake City, FL 32024 . Arrangements are under the direction of Archer Funeral Home in Lake Butler (386) 496-2008. Please sign the guestbook at archerfuneralhome.com

Published by Lake City Reporter on Jul. 26, 2016.
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Catherine & Henry Filer

August 3, 2016

She and my mom, Pauline Tompkins were best friends! I love this lady so much! She was an angel on earth! Will miss her very much!
Donna Tompkins Lawton

August 1, 2016

I met Mrs. Newsom several years ago and was impressed by her grace and poise. She had charm and gentility. I have thought of her over the years and felt fortunate to have met her, I know her family will miss her.

john rawlins

July 31, 2016

What a Beautiful and classy lady you will be missed.

Leanne Downing Jaggers

July 29, 2016

Sorry to hear about Ms. Ruth. She was always such a sweet lady.

Robert Waldron

July 29, 2016

Sorry to hear of the loss of a dear sweet lady.
We will not be able to make the service but we
Will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
May you find comfort and peace in knowing she iswith
The Lord. She was a precious person who was loved
By many.

With loving memories and God bless
Roy and Jeanette Kempi

Roy Kemp

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July 26, 2016

Such a beautiful lady inside and out. I will miss her very much. Love and Prayers for her family.

Nichole Proveaux

July 26, 2016

A special lady and what a great and wise friend she was to me. Ms. Ruth, Truly a treasure in our Community will be loved and missed.

Jeanette Bonilla

July 26, 2016

One of the most beautiful and kindness sweet Lady I have had the pleasure of knowing and be a neighbor across the street for so many years, We will miss her very much.

Maurice & Eva Ritch

July 26, 2016

Our Sweet Ms. Ruth. A true southern lady that was loved and respected by all. The community's loss is certainly Heaven's gain. Rest in peace beautiful lady. To the family, we send our sympathy. You are on our hearts and in our prayers.

Ken & Sandy Markham

July 26, 2016

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