Photo courtesy of Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center - Cherry Street
Macon, Georgia
Mar 17, 1919 – Jul 16, 2013
Ruthelle Lorraine Schroeder Jones, 94, died July 16, 2013, after a brief illness in Macon, GA. Hart's Mortuary in Macon is providing funerary services.She was born March 17, 1919, to John Karl Frederick Schroeder and Alma Morscheck Schroeder in New Holland, IL. She was preceded in death by her...
Read MoreRuthelle was kind to all and a leader in the Tuscaloosa dance community. Many fond memories at Farley's Ballroom and Tuscaloosa Ballroom Dance.
Bryan Fair
July 13, 2025 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Friend
We miss you jazzy. Your stories will live on through the dance community.I feel honored to have gotten to know you.
your friend ,
Farley
July 30, 2013
Ruthelle was one of the kindness people I have ever met. She brought joy to all who met her. When I began ballroom dancing, she was generous and patient, teaching me many basics of ballroom. She was an extraordinary dancer and a lovely person. I send my heartfelt condolences to her family. I will remember her always. She was a wonderful friend to so many.
Bryan Fair
July 26, 2013 | Tuscaloosa, AL
My deepest sympathy to the family of Ruthelle. While visiting my son's family in Alabama in 2009, I had the privilege and honor of meeting Ruthelle because of the dance class in Tuscaloosa, in connection with Peter and Kira Jay, who were associated with Phillip Farley. I was immediately impressed by the fact that Ruthelle was a star dancer, had a fine mind, enjoyed good health, frequented the health food stores, and had seen so many birthdays! Peter and Kira loved and cared about Ruthelle,...
Marsha Jay
July 26, 2013 | Springville, UT
Jeff, condolences on the death of your Grandma. I pray for strength for you and your family.
Donald Ekong
July 26, 2013 | Macon, GA
To know Ruthelle was simply to love her. She embodied grace, charm, kindness and will remain unforgettable to me for as long as I live.
Sharon Wallingsford
July 25, 2013 | Tuscaloosa, AL
Ruthelle and Ralph were friends for many years, and their kindnesses live on in the lives they touched and enriched. I will always remember Ruthelle's sweet smile and her graciousness. I extend my deepest sympathy to her daughters and their families. She lived a remarkable life filled with joy, and you have been blessed - as all who had the privilege of knowing Ruthelle are so blessed. Thinking of you,
Maxey J. Roberts
Maxey Roberts
July 23, 2013 | Mobile, AL
Kyra, so sorry to read about your Mother's passing. She lived a full life and you can be thankful for that. You are in my prayers. Derry Burns
July 23, 2013 | Macon, GA
Praying for ya'll Jeff. Praying for strength and healing and God's love to wrap his arms around you and your family.
Michelle Bliss
July 22, 2013 | Warner Robins, GA
