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Ruth Johnson Obituary
RUTH L., 83
Ocala - Ruth L. Johnson, age 83, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. She was born in Tillson, NY on February 28, 1928. Mrs. Johnson was raised in New York City. She worked as a Nurse's Aide. Mrs. Johnson moved to Florida from New York in 1950. She was a Christian and the founder of We Who Care of Marion County, organizer of Special Needs Boy Scout Troop # 331, VFW Auxiliary # 4209, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary # 3656 all of Ocala, FL. Mrs. Johnson is predeceased by her husband Willie B. Johnson to whom she was married for 51 years. She is survived by her son Richard L. Johnson of Rapid City, SD; son Billy B. Johnson of Palatka, FL; daughter; Barbara A. Laugesen of Alabama; sister Margaret Ryan of Glen Oaks, NY; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a flock of special needs kids. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 5740 S. Pine Ave, Ocala, FL on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 4:00pm. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Ocala, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to We Who Care of Marion County, PO Box 9033, Ocala, FL 34479.
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Dawn Fischkelta Ortiz
June 27, 2011
Ruth your passing was a shock to me. You are one of the most caring, courageous and hard working people I ever knew. Your memory will be with the Fischkelta Family forever. It was an honor to know you and to see the tremendous amount of love you provided to not only our family but to everyone that came into your life. You my friend, will be greatly missed.
Bruce Taylor
June 25, 2011
I was 5yrs old when I met mrs Johnson.Her son was my best friend.She was a hard working mom who always treated me like her own.A great mom,and great pearson.I'm proud to have known her.She is missed
June 22, 2011
Ms. Ruth was a very special woman. She was a gift and true blessing to us. I remember coming to Dunnellon in 2006 and looking for someone to help us get our son involved in the community. Ms. Ruth said " Honey, I 'm here for you and your son. Just bring him to the We Care Meeting and we did. We will miss her, we will always love her and treasure her memory. She always made us feel so loved.
Michael and Pat Cureton and our son Troy Davidson
Tracy & Lejuanna Willis
June 17, 2011
Ruth's energy and tireless dedication to We Who Care and the precious souls it serves will be sorely missed. We all loved and respected Ms. Ruth. May she truly rest in peace.
Pat Hawk
June 16, 2011
Ruth was an amazing woman. A true power for those with handicaps. She will surely be missed.
Paul Jung
June 16, 2011
I worked at Galaxay Lanes East for three years while in college. I always loved working the Saturday moning shift because of Ruth. She and her aids would bring the We Who Care group in to bowl. Ruth was always full of love, happiness, joy and her special needs family loved her. She touched so many lives and warmed as many hearts. Funny thing, I was talking about her today to a co-worker prior to hearing of her passing.
Palestine Thomas
June 15, 2011
I worked with Ruth at Munroe Memorial Hospital from 1964-1966 along with RN Edna Edger, Delores Zeigler and Virginia Weaver, aides. Ruth was a wonderful person. I've thought of her often and more so, recently. May God bless you all, now and forever. Palestine (Pat Robinson) Thomas
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