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Ruth Emlet Obituary
1920 - 2010
Ruth Slocumb Emlet, known as "Sloc," passed away February 25, 2010. She was born on June 18, 1920 to Charles Dewey Slocumb and Lydia Winslow Slocumb. She attended Greensboro College and Duke University School of Nursing. At Duke she met Dr. Jack Emlet. They were married on August 9, 1947 and moved to Pensacola in 1954 when Jack joined the Department of Surgery at the Medical Center Clinic.
Over the years Sloc was active in many local organizations, including the Garden Club and Escambia Medical Auxiliary, serving as President in 1964. Sloc enjoyed golf, boating, reading, and truly had a green thumb when it came to gardening.
She is preceded in death by Jack, who passed away in 1997; her daughter, Sally Kimmons; and brothers, Col. Charles Dewey Slocumb, Jr. and William J. Slocumb.
She is survived by daughter, Patricia Emlet and her husband, John Holdren; sons, Richard Emlet and Jon Emlet; eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Sloc lived in Charlottesville, VA from 2002 until last fall when she returned home to Pensacola.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements
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Lynn Slocumb Fink
March 8, 2010
My fondest memories are of Aunt Ruth at Grandmother Slocumb's house in Goldsboro; I will never forget her beautiful portrait in "PooPoo's" living room, which is the background for little brother Bill's family taken in 1966.
On behalf of Nancy, Bill, Jr., Mark and Leigh, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lynn (Slocumb) Fink
Nell Milne
March 4, 2010
John and family I was very shock about Ruth and send my love and best eishes to you
Patricia Williams (Peters)
March 3, 2010
Jon and Family...I am really sorry to hear of Mrs. Emlets passing. She was a very great and strong women. I will always remember her that way. My prayers are with you at this time.
William Neville
March 3, 2010
Dear Trish, Dick, and Jon
We have many wonderful memories of your mother.The boat trips, the dogs, building our houses in Bay Cliffs. The list goes on. We are sorry we could not be there for her funeral. We know you have many wonderful memories to cherish as well. God Bless.
Georgia and Bill NevilleSr.
Billy Neville Jr. (God Son)
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William C. Slocumb
March 2, 2010
Dear Trish, Dick, Jon and Kate,
We are very saddened to learn of Aunt Ruth's passing. The last of the old guards has gone. Our generation of Slocumbs have inherited a legacy that we will forever respect and admire. Dewey Jr., Ruth and Bill, Rest In Peace.
Love, Bo and Barbara Slocumb
Katie Weidner-Gilchrist
March 2, 2010
Dear Trish , Dick and John,
I am sadden to hear the news of your mom's passing. Hope she is at peace. I will miss our yearly holiday exchange-hope you are all well. Peace to you. Sincerely
March 2, 2010
Aunt Sloc will be deeply missed.
...her California family
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