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1923
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2019
Ruth Ames Obituary
Ruth E. Ames, 95, formerly of Clover Hill, passed away May 18, 2019, in Orlando, Fla.
She was born April 30, 1923, in Marianna, a daughter of the late John and Helen Nyswaner. She loved working the yard, dancing and crafts of all kinds.
She was a member of Eastern Star. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
At the time of her passing, she was living with her son-in-law, Tom Gavin, in Orlando.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband, Adrian "Babe" Ames; daughter Dwana Gavin; granddaghter Darla Gwynn; sister Dorothy Baum; and brother Bill Nyswaner.
She is survived by a daughter, Darla and Edward Malys; four grandchildren, Coy and Ann Malys, Tammy and Steve Williams, Dana and John Zachrias and Dale Gwynn; four great-grandchildren, Coy A. Jr. and Rachel Malys, Chelsea and Thomas Riggin, Keith and Donald; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jo Ann and Gerald Watkins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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David and Linda King
May 21, 2019
Sincere condolences to the Ames family.
May 21, 2019
To, Darla, Tammie & Coy,
So sorry to hear about your mom and grandma. Know she is at peace and no more struggling.
Love, Steve and JoAnn
Glenda Klempay
May 21, 2019
So sorry for your loss, may you find comfort knowing she is in a much better place. God Bless!
Linda Gottheld
May 21, 2019
Deepest sympathy.
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