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Birmingham, Alabama
Aug 21, 1944 – Aug 5, 2022
Ruthie Mae Ruffin was born on August 21, 1944, to the late Reverend Charlie and Vastie Johnson in Johns, Alabama. She transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on August 5, 2022. Ruthie was baptized at an early age at New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Johns, Alabama. She later joined New Bethlehem Baptist Church Bessemer Al under Reverend Steele.
Ruthie was a strong and virtuous woman that lived her life to the fullest. A pillar of the community known to be a counselor to the troubled, a voice of wisdom for the misguided, and last but certainly not least, a creator of laughter for those who were sad.
She was preceded in death by her husband, AC Ruffin Sr; five brothers and one sister.
Her precious memories will be cherished by her son, AC (LaDedra) Ruffin Jr.; Daughters, Shirley James, Rozita Coleman, Brenda (Ferry Sr.) Brown, Michelle Ruffin, Denise Cassidy, Tesia Okai, Tanyanika (George Sr.) Williams, Erika Ruffin, and Laquita Ruffin. Two sisters, Ann Lee Matthews and Charlie Mae (Joseph) Jones; Twenty-two grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends
Read MoreMay God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The MASTON Family (G&J)
August 12, 2022 | Friend
Love you Ruthie, we are going to miss your smile . From the water class YMCA
Ollie m Williams
August 12, 2022 | Bessemer, AL | Friend
To my family, I am going to miss all the good times she came to Walker Co.and called it the country,Too funny.RUTHIE Mae was a sweet person, who will be truly missed. LOVE YOU ALL FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL ❤
Rita JOHNSON Towns
August 12, 2022 | FORESTDALE, AL | Family
Denise & Michelle, Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on your mother's death. I'm sure that her memory will forever live on in your hearts.
Lisa Stanton-Moore
August 12, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May God Strengthen and Comfort each of you.
Brenetta Taylor
August 11, 2022 | Birmingham, AL | Family
Deborah Johnson
August 11, 2022 | Lancaster, CA | Family
In Loving Memory of My Auntie Ruthie Mae, I Will Always Cherish the time spent with You during my visit June ‘22. BLESSINGS to the Family. May You Rest in Heavenly Peace. Love You AlwaysYour Niece Deborah and Family from California ❤
Deborah Johnson
August 11, 2022 | Los Angeles, CA | Family
We are praying for your immediate family during this difficult time. Your mother spirit will live on in the legacy of her son and daughters. Love you guys, Eunice
Rev. Michael & Eunice Shinn
August 10, 2022