Birmingham, Alabama
ELLIS, RUTH REED Ruth Reed Ellis, 59, passed away on December 12 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband Don, her sister Helen Pullen (Wes), and also leaves behind sisters-in-law Jane Hester (Dave) and Joyce Ellis Wadsworth, brothers-in-law Johnny Ellis, Jimmy Ellis (Sherry), also 3...
Read MoreI am so saddened to hear of Ruth's passing. She and I taught together at Hewitt Elementary many years ago. She always had a smile on her face, and an encouraging word for me as a new teacher. Don, she asked me to sing at your wedding, and I couldn't make it. What a wonderful person she was, and I know she'll be missed, especially in the world of education!
January 23, 2013
I just heard of Ruth's passing today and am so sad I didn't get to be at her service. My prayers are with you Don, Helen and all of the extended family.
I was lucky to have had Ruth as a dear friend since our days as kids ourselves at Erwin Junior High and High School. Although our daily paths took us in different areas, we did seem to meet up so many times by chance. Each meeting resulted in long conversations to catch up and and a lot of laughing and even at times a few tears shared....
Ilean Winton (Wampol)
December 18, 2012 | Grayson Valley, AL
So sorry for your loss,I wish Mrs,Ellis could have enjoyed her retirement that she worked so hard for.My daughter that's in 6th gr. was in her class.
Diane Russo
December 15, 2012 | Trussville, AL
Don, I am praying for you for the loss of your Wonderful wife Ruth. She was a blessing to you and to many many people. She touched so many lives and was such a sweet lady. I will always treasure her friedship and our time together over the years. I know she has graced God with her presence and is probably filling him in on the latest about Alabama football.
Gaddis Key
December 15, 2012 | Ashville, AL
Ruth always saw good in every student and truly loved her first graders. She had such a positive attitude! We miss you Ruth!
Susan Johnson
December 14, 2012 | Trussville, AL
Our middle son, Justin, was blessed to have Mrs. Ellis as his first grade teacher when we moved to Trussville 17 years ago. She was simply wonderful. Many years later, when my youngest son was at Paine, I ran into Mrs. Ellis and she immediately recognized me, gave me a hug and asked all about Justin, who was by then in high school. Things like that mean a lot and are not forgotten. As a teacher, we could not have asked for better had we chosen her ourselves. As someone who made an impact on...
Dianne Hindman
December 14, 2012 | Trussville, AL
Don.... Thinking of you during this time , of the loss of your beloved wife. Praying for you and your family . Glenda Kirkpatrick , Linda Vacarella and Pam Dale Hickman
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December 14, 2012 | Gardendale, AL
She loved each and everyone of her students and was dedicated to bringing out the best in each. We have lost a wonderful educator and friend.
Judy Smith
December 14, 2012 | Trussville, AL
Praying for the Ellis family.
You will be missed.
Courtney Melton
December 13, 2012 | SAN DIEGO, CA