Ruth Jolly Forrest

Aunt Ruth was a wonderful woman, I am sorry I didn't keep in closer touch over the years. Your mother and Father were very good to me while growing up. they will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Ryan Forrest

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Thinking of you at this difficult time.Ruth and my mother-in-law, Ann Montgomery Fitch were best friends growing up in South Hill and Mom had happy memories of their friendship. You are all in our prayers!
Bob and Susan Fitch, Midlothian, VA

Ruth loved to travel with the Kenwood Kruisers of Kenwood UMC. She and Mary Lee always had such a great time on the trips. We will miss Ruth's graciousness and interesting stories. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to her family.

I'm so very sorry to read of your loss.... Ruth always had such a great sense of humor - very fun-loving soul.

I have read where the name Ruth is Hebrew for COMPASSION, and that is exactly how I would describe my Aunt Ruth. My life has been enriched knowing her and having her part of my life. She will be missed.

Carol Anne

I do not have the words to express our sadness at the loss of your Mom.
She and Mattie have taken such measures to keep Mom social as possible considering her condition.
Saturday lunches will never be the same.
Ruth was such a giving and loving person, with her family, friends and activities.
Both your Mom and Dad were a third set of grandparents to Jessica before the twins came alone. They we my first guests the night I had Emily. We will always be wrapped in her love.
Take the time to grieve, take it in because it really is part of the process. Give yourself time to rest.
We are sad because she is gone, she has found her way to that beautiful place of Peace.
With love,
Jill & Malcolm

My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god
feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.

To the family of Ruth Forrest: I have lived in South Hill all my life and remember your family very well. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. We pray God's blessing on each and every one of you. Sincerely, Barbara (Hall) Hudson

Dear Harry & Kathryn,

I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss.

In time may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of happier times as you celebrate her life.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Aunt Ruth, you were so awesome. I'm sure your in Heaven right now, still being awesome! And what a delight! You get to see Uncle Dick! Hope he still has Andes Mints with him! I will miss you!

Aunt Ruth was always a wonderful dear woman. My sisters and brothers and I were so lucky to have had such a generous special woman in our lives. She always greeted you with a big smile and a hug. She will be missed. My prayers are with her family. Judi Dandreaux and Family, Yorktown, Virginia.

Dear Mattie and Janet -- it was with extremely mixed emotions that I read in the RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH tody that Ruth had died.....mixed because I am always sorry to learn of an old friend's passing.....but delighted to learn that you were still alive!

When I didn't get a Xmas card from you for either 2008 OR 2009, and mine weren't returned, I had no idea what to do...or even think. After all, we have exchanged cards every Xmas since 1944-------and that is a L O N G, L O N G TIME I moved back home to Va in Mid-Sept 2008 and bought a house in Williamsburg......please call me - 1-757-345-2233....would love to talk to you---or even better VISIT....I have a guest bedroom and bath, so there is plenty of room for you to visit a while.

I talked to Verna Hankley Hanmen today--she moved back to So Hill the lst of last Dec......we were both so sorry to learn of Ruth's death.....our condolences go to your family.

please call me---

Dottie Stender Swee
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Our thought and prayers are with your family at this time.

David and Nancy Mackey, Columbia SC

Our thoughts and prayer are with your family at this time.

David and Nancy Mackey, Columbia, SC

Aunt Ruth was such a kind, dear woman and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Chip, Janice and Megan Woolard
Newport News,VA