Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Sep 20, 1927 – Dec 30, 2020 (Age 93)
MEADE, Ruth – Of Lapeer, age 93, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at The Pines of Lapeer, surrounded by her daughters.
Private service will be held at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Burial in Flint Memorial Park.
Those desiring may make contributions for Breast Cancer Research or the Humane Society of Genesee County.
Due to Covid-19 and government regulations, only 25 people will be allowed in the chapel at one time. Mask, group capacity and distancing guidelines must be practiced.
Visitation 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the funeral home.
Ruth was born in Flint, Michigan on September 20, 1927, the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Isles) Collins.
She loved gardening, was an avid reader and loved to paint.
Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and included them in everything. She made family gatherings special.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Janet (John) Wiecjorek, Pamela (Mervin) Ferrell and Peggy (Norm Greenfield) Gilbertson;
grandchildren, Rhonda (John) Torres, Ryan Trigger, Douglas (Cindy) Ferrell, Michael (Alyona) Ferrell, Aaron Ferrell and Felicia Edwards;
great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Tyler Torres, Loran Ryan Trigger, Spencer (Micayla) Ferrell, Emma Ferrell, Darion Ferrell, Brianna Ferrell, Aleksandra Ferrell, Samuel and Mya Upchurch, Alexis and Danielle Paige;
one great-great-grandchild, Griffin;
and her four legged beloved companion, "Peanut".
She was preceded in death by three husbands, Douglas Hester, in 1967; William Meade, in 1991 and Cletus Hawtin, in 2017; granddaughter, Christina Edwards and son-in-law, Darrel Gilbertson, sisters, Virginia (Homer) Smith, Mildred (Elmer) Mathe and brother, Dale Collins.
Read MoreI remember Ruth from my school days at Beecher High School when she worked there. Always a sweet and kind lady. My dad always spoke fondly of "Ruthie" when he was at Mt. Morris Township. The Krapohl family will keep her family members in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Krapohl
January 04, 2021 | Otisville, MI
Ruth Meade was one of the kindest and nicest women I have ever known. I had the privilege to know and work with her from 1977 until she retired from Mt. Morris Township. May her memory console her daughters and family now and in the future.
Cheryl Azelton , former Treasurer and Finance Director, Mt. Morris Township.
Cheryl Azelton
January 03, 2021 | Mount Morris, MI | Coworker
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ruthie. She had greatly influenced my life during our time together working for Mt. Morris Township. Her wisdom and cherry tomatoes will never be forgotten.
Dennis. (wife - Theresa) Miller
January 02, 2021 | Flushing, MI | Coworker
I have many sweet memories of Ms Ruth. Her beautiful flower gardens, lemonade served to some tired walkers, and her beautiful smile. I will miss her very much!
Tina Johnson
December 30, 2020 | Gulfport, MS | Friend