Photo courtesy of E. H. Ford Mortuary - MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS, Tennessee
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dr. Freda G. Williams
Dr. Freda G. Williams
November 27, 2023 | Memphis, TN | Friend
Well done thy good and faithful servent.
Dec Frank Brown
November 25, 2023 | Decherd, TN | Friend
We are praying for the family. James and Rose Staples
Rose Staples
November 25, 2023 | Snellville, GA | Friend
My Prayers Are With You
Evang. Lashea Mack
November 25, 2023 | Winston Salem, NC | Friend
Mother derrickson was the sweetest lady. There in johnsoncity. We only known her for a short time, but she left so much wisdom at our church.we shared a birthday month. Her's. Is 3/4th mine is 3/5th, Another thing we shared in common was that we both sing.she would start a song then look at me to pick it up. Especially if i knew the song. Love you mother miss you
Gwendolyn Ellerson
November 25, 2023 | KINGSPORT, TN | Friend
"Auntie" Ruth was such an encouraging person. She sat, stood and walked in holiness. She could set you straight without hurting your feelings! She will be loved and missed always.
Sheila Jones
November 24, 2023 | Detroit, MI | Family
Our prayers and condolences to the family
Elder Thomas L. Watson
November 24, 2023 | KNOXVILLE, TN | Friend
On behalf of Deacon Willie & Mother Helen Harris & Family, we offer our sincere condolences to the McClellan-Davis-Derrickson families in the loss of this great giant in the Gospel and Servant in The Lord’s Church, Mother Ruth Derrickson. From the days of old at Greater Community Temple COGIC, under the leadership of Bishop W. L. Porter, Mother Derrickson was a POWERFUL Evangelist and Preached the unadulterated Gospel of Jesus. Her melodious voice and anointed piano and organ playing would...
Deacon Willie & Mother Helen Harris & Family
November 23, 2023 | Memphis, TN | Family
Mother Derrickson sowed seeds of love.
We are praying for her family during their difficult time of bereavement. “For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”
1 Thessalonians 4:14
Regenia Blackmon
November 23, 2023 | Midland, TX | Friend