Judy Ruth Obituary
Judy Carol Ruth, age, 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at The Fountains of Calhoun.
Judy was born on March 7, 1943, in Bradley County, TN, daughter of the late William Logan and Thelma Bell Logan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dean Ruth; four brothers; and four sisters. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Judy enjoyed reading and loved her grandchildren.
Judy is survived by: two sons, Charles “Chuck” Ruth and his wife Laura, and Bradley “Keith” Ruth and his wife Heather; five grandchildren, Logan Ruth and his wife Dana, Hannah Ruth Fehsenfeld and her husband Matt, Madison Clark and her husband Jarred, Dean Ruth Dutton and her husband Tanner, and Zachary Ruth and his wife Carmen; seven great-grandchildren, Charlotte Fehsenfeld, Caroline Ruth, Leigh Ruth, Juniper Clark, Kapin Dutton, Sueanne Dutton, Daisy Mae Fehsenfeld.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 2 PM until 3 PM at Thomas Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 3 PM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Tim McCulley officiating. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery.
You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com
Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Judy Carol Ruth.
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