HODGES Mrs. Lee Ruth McBride Hodges, passed away peacefully June 5, 2011. A Washington County, GA, native, she resided in Jacksonville most of her life. Mrs. Hodges received her certification for Cosmetology from Bronner Brothers Cosmetology School in Atlanta, GA. She was a faithful member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Bruce Hickson, Pastor. Mrs. Hodges was employed by Cargill Poultry, Inc. as a supervisor with 37 years of dedicated service. She was predeceased by both parents, Hardwick McBride and Mrs. Lillar Jackson McBride, and leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Hodges Sumlar (Billy); grandchildren, Ms. Khelia Michelle Francis-Pemberton (Christopher), Mrs. Anita Sumlar Bell (Johnathan), Mrs. Sarah Denise Fuller (Tommy), Ms. Cathy Crawford and Billy LaRon Sumlar; devoted great grandson, Khalil Janard Foster; 9 other great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Mary Helen Peeler; brother, Willie James McBride (Mary Frances); a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 11, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. James Wiggins, Jr., Pastor, Rev. Bruce Hickson, officiating. Mrs. Hodges will rest in the mortuary for visitation Friday from 5PM until 8PM, and Saturday at the church from 12:30 PM until the hour of service. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends are asked to assemble at the church under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC., 4409 Soutel Dr. (904) 766-9671. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
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