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1941 - 2023

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1941

DIED

2023

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Ruth Coultas Obituary

Name: Visitation for Ruth Coultas
Start: 2023-09-25T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-09-25T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Williamson Funeral Home (Williamson-Airsman-Hires) - Jacksonville

Ruth "Ruthie" Coultas
Jacksonville - Ruth E. "Ruthie" Coultas, 82, of Jacksonville, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at The Grove in Jacksonville. She was born July 18, 1941, in Bluffs, the daughter of Byron Eugene and Myrtle Lee Barber Mason. She married Carl R. Coultas on September 27, 1959, in Jacksonville, and he survives.
Ruthie is also survived by her children, Kelly Sue (Scott) Martin and Brian Lynn (Amy) Coultas, both of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Joshua (Regina Fry) Coultas, Lindsay (Jeff) Lancaster, Jenna (Kevin) Chumbley, Danielle (Cody Walker) Coultas, Ryan (Zenobia Gimbel) Coultas, Jacie Coultas, and Kelli Coultas, step-grandchildren Shelby (Alex) Syfert, Ryan (Alex Annis) Arnold, Nicholas Lockhart, and Alyssa Lockhart; 18 great-grandchildren, one brother, Byron Edward (Colleen) Mason of Bear, Delaware, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Randall Lee Coultas, (surviving wife Nikki of Jacksonville), one grandson Caleb Dean Coultas, one sister, Delores Lee Allen, one brother, James E. Mason, and one infant sister.
Ruthie worked as a loan officer and assistant vice-president at Farmers State Bank and Trust in Jacksonville for many years. She also worked alongside her husband Carl at CR's in Jacksonville. Ruthie enjoyed shopping, reading, and her cats. She especially loved spending time with her family and swimming with her grandkids.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to PAWS. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Sep. 21, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Coultas

12 Entries

David W. Ducommon

September 15, 2024

A year has passed though sometimes it seems like a million years ago, in our hearts and minds we will always remember her love and care for her family. Carl you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to journey onward to that prize that awaits us at the end of our journey. Big Hug. David Ducommon

Loretta

September 30, 2023

Ruthie was a wonderful person. I worked at fsb&t co at same time

Karla Cannon

September 27, 2023

I remember Carl & Ruthie from CR's. They had very good food and ran it thoroughly. I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

Carol Coultas

September 24, 2023

I associate the words "gracious" and "kind" whenever I think of Auntie Ruthie. She always welcomed us into the home she shared with Uncle Carl whenever we were in Jacksonville, and made a real effort to keep up with the comings and goings of the "Yankee" branch of the family tree via social media. She also had a great sense of humor, part of the warmth that drew people to her. Mostly, though, I remember how much she loved her family - from her deep and abiding affection for Carl, to her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and more. Whenever I would ask about family, Ruthie's entire face lit up. I'll miss that light, and I'll keep the family in my prayers.

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Karen A Strazzere

September 22, 2023

I am heartbroken by your loss! Ruthie was an angel on earth; one of the kindest, most caring people I knew! Thank you for allowing Ruthie & Hugh Sweeney, my family, and me opportunities to spend time with you all at your home in Jacksonville. Treasured time spent in Massachusetts with Ray & Glady's families. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, Karen

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David W. Ducommon

September 22, 2023

Dear Uncle Carl, So sorry for your loss. Praying God's blessed peace and comfort be upon you and all the family.

Chad Anderson

September 22, 2023

Prayers to Brian and all the family. CR's was a must almost every night Brian and I worked (at least for me). Its what we leave behind that matters and the memories she gave me and the city of Jacksonville will be forever. RIP "Ruthie"

Robert Elwyn Coultas

September 21, 2023

May the Coultas family find peace in knowing that Aunt Ruthie is rejoicing in heaven with loved ones and her Savior Jesus.

Byron Campbell

September 21, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I have very fond memories of Ruthie, one of the first ones is when she would pick me up on a Friday night after work in that beautiful Corvette so Brian and I could hang out. Then when Brian and I went to sign up for Saturday morning bowling, Ruthie and my Mom took the reins and before we knew we had a team. So many more.

Stacy woods

September 21, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.