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Ruth Messerschmidt Obituary
She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Edwin; a foster daughter, Faye Carlson and her husband Kenneth, who have three children and six grandchildren.
Ruth was blessed with a fulfilling life as she served the Lord as a musician, and missionary alongside her husband Edwin.
A memorial service will be held at Grace Church at 2112 Hargrove Road E. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8. 2009.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Ruth Messerschmidt Missionary Fund at Grace Church, 2112 Hargrove Rd E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. Donations made to this fund will be used for worldwide mission work.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Messerschmidt
Kelsey Jensen
May 8, 2009
Reading all the thoughts of Ruth makes me feel so blessed to know this wonderful woman touched so many people with the love of God that clearly showed threw her. But selfishly it make me even more proud and thankful that God saw it in his path to make her my Grandmother. I will always be thankful for a Godly Grandmammy and Granddaddy. Wish I could be there today, but please know you are in my thoughts Granddaddy.
Barbara Crutchfield
May 6, 2009
Some people touch our lives and some touch our hearts! Ruth and Edwin did both! They are SO dear to our family!
Brett Morris
April 30, 2009
It has been my blessing and privelege to have known Miss Ruth. Better yet, I look forward to seeing her again.
Cyndi Wilson
April 30, 2009
We will greatly miss Mrs. Ruth... but I have to smile when I think of her dancing and singing (and playing any instrument she can find) before the Throne, as she praises the One she lovingly served here on earth.
Dr E L Rickles
April 29, 2009
Bro Edwin our prayers are with you at this time for the comfort and love of the Holy Spirit to sustain you in the loss of your precious mate.
In His Love
Ed and Ginny Rickles
Shannon Morris
April 29, 2009
We were all very blessed to know Ruth. She always pointed us to the Lord, and showed us how to glorify the Father in all things. She has always been a wonderful example to our whole famly. We will miss her greatly.
Patty Dunson
April 29, 2009
When I think of Ruth and her love for our Lord and His people, it puts a smile on my face and in my heart. I was truly blessed by having known her. Now she sees our Savior face to face. Hallalujah.
April 29, 2009
April 29, 2009
Mrs. Ruth was a precious Saint who touched my life in many ways. One especially was when my husband died, she reached out to me. I can see her smiling face even now and rejoice that one day we will meet again.
Jeanette McWhorter, Eclectic, Al
Eugene Fondren
April 29, 2009
There will never be another person like Ruth, she changed and blessed so many people in her travel's here. She showed me and my family so much love and and gave us tremendous amounts of joy with her music and that eternal smile.
We love you Edwin and know that we are here for you.
Paula Castleberry
April 29, 2009
I have so many precious memories of Ruth.
She touched my life in so many ways for eternal good.
I praise God for her and the way she served our Lord
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