Ruth Leshore Obituary
Ruth was born in Selma, Alabama, a daughter of the late Richard Richardson and Emma Bettis and where she graduated from high school. She worked for various companies as a housekeeper most of her life. Ruth was a faithfully member of Belmont A.M.E Zion Church for many years where she served as a church usher. She loved bingo, traveling, cruises, dancing and to cook soul food for her family especially her sons.
Ruth was better known as Miss Ruth, Momma, My Momma, Ma, Mom, Grandma, Granny and Granny Gumdrops. She was the epitome of a matriarch in the family. Her cooking was homemade and delicious. She had a big heart and loved all her family. When family was around her no one ever felt left out. Everyone in the family had a special place with her. Whether it was playing softball in her younger years, playing cards with her kids, playing her favorite game, bingo with family and friends, caring for her grandkids, great grandkids and her great great grandkids when their parents were away, being the best dancer...clearing the floor at family celebrations or just entertaining the family when we were together. She loved life and shared that love with her family. Ruth was a jewel that can never be replaced. Her wisdom and advice are unforgettable. Our family is truly blessed to have had her in our lives. She will be missed dearly but will forever be in our hearts.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Willie James Leshore of Selma, AL; four sons, Columbus Steele of Worcester, Jerry Leshore of Boston, Tony Leshore of Andover and Ricky Leshore of Wakefield; two daughters, Emma Brown and Robin Leshore both of Worcester; two brothers, Albert Richardson of Brooklyn, NY, Napoleon Richardson of Florida; three sisters, Willie Mae Roger, Nancy Brown, and Caroline Richardson all of Alabama; 25 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. She is predeceased by a son, Jimmy Leshore; a daughter, Gail Moses; a son-in-law, Earl L. Brown; two grandsons, Jackie L. Brown and Tyrone Aites; eight brothers, Matthew George Venson, Henderson Hill, Genetle Hill, Clemon Hill, Hale Hill, and Artis Hill, Richard Richardson, Jr., and Charles Hardy; seven sisters, Mary and Martha Bettis, Roberta Steele, Charlene Reese, Rosetta William, Susia L. Thomas, and Georgia Minniefield.
Relatives and friends are invited to a period of calling hours on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 11 am to 12 noon with her funeral service to begin at 12 noon in Belmont A.M.E Zion Church, 55 Illinois St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions in her name can be made to: Belmont A.M.E Zion Church, 55 Illinois St., Worcester, MA. 01610
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Champayne Leshore
October 6, 2023
It´s about to be 1 year 1 whole year i miss you so much grandma I had a dream recently and it felt so real I was able to hug you in that dream I didn´t want to wake up. I miss your laugh, your funny remarks, your upset faces, your happy faces, going to bingo with you, talking to you on the phone, venting to you about life, your advice, your food, playing cards with you, the list goes on grandma.... I hope you are proud of me. Thank you for akways being there for me and all of your family. Please continue to watch over us all your children miss you so much and I know your proud we still get together and share memories of you. That´s what keeps us going memories im glad we have tons with you. I LOVE YOU GRANDMA & I WILL NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER FORGET ABOUT YOU
Sherry Moses
October 20, 2022
My grandmother was a remarkable woman. She was loving, caring, respectful, kind, funny, smart, well educated, special, a mother, humble, Worthy, unique, Survivor, amazing, honest, loyal, trustworthy, a friend, spiritually, silly, hard working, bold, a leader, ambitious, a go-getter, not afraid to stand up for what she believed in, sassy. My grandmother was always there when I needed her! I am the woman I am today because of you! Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concerns. I will be forever grateful and thankful that you are my grandmother! I love you so much and you will be truly missed! Love you always and forever and eternity! Love Sherry James and Keymora Moses
Champayne Leshore
October 12, 2022
Grandma I love you so much
I wasn´t ready to let you go yet. Coming on here was so hard but I had to... all I keep doing is playing videos in my phone of you, listen to your voicemails, or just think about you non stop. I´m so grateful that I had time with you before you left us. God works in mysterious ways I´m glad I was able to tell you how much I love you and how much I am so grateful for all you have done for me. You was the strongest women I have ever met. You taught me so much growing up. I´m so glad I had you as a grandmother. Your unconditional love is what kept our family strong. I´m miss you so much grandma . I´m going to miss our bingo nights, you making me laugh, your cooking, your smile, you telling me when I´m wrong or right, I am so blessed to have had you in my life. Grandma you was such a "diva" your outfits were always on point from head to toe, you always smelled so good, no one and I mean no one could dance as good as you ..... we have so manny memories that I will cherish forever. I pray to live as long as you, I will do my best to continue making you proud. I Love you grandma until we meet again may you rest in heavenly peace
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Deb & Murch
October 12, 2022
We will always remember all of the special times we've shared. We will never forget her beautiful smile and warm heart. All of the good times and laughter. Ms. Ruth was the most wonderful woman and best mom I've ever known. She leaves a legacy that will continue to guide all of us who have had the pleasure to have known her forever. Our deepest condolences to everyone in the family.
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