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Ruth Statam Obituary
1929-2012
Ruth Raines Statam passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 2, 1929 in Monroe County, Alabama. She grew up in Molino, Florida before moving to Pensacola with her first husband, the late Roy W. Raines. She was a long time member of the Eastern Star and a member of Olive Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Statam,; two sisters, Helen Fillingim and Margaret Tucker; half sister, Edna Ashcraft; two step-sons, Raymond Statam and James Statam and granddaughter, Robin Norris.
She is survived by her three sons, Roy D. Raines (Debbie), Joseph W. Raines (Vicky), Ronnie V. Raines (Vicki); two daughters, Patricia L. Statam and Tina D. Bell (Andrew); 14 grandchildren, Leigh-Ann Coleman, Gary W. Fillmore, Michael L. Upton, Michael W. Raines, Kristopher P. Upton, Kenneth Raines, Shaun K. Raines, Brandon W. Bell, Lauren A. Bell, Rita Adams, Jamie Statam, Nita Rae Godwin, Kim Reddick, and Raymond Statam; 19 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends who were very special to her.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank a very special niece, Cyndi Felton, who took great care of her for the last year of her life. Also a special thank you to Dr. Paul Tamburro, Dr. Lakshmi Gopal, and Covenant Hospice for their compassion and support.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with an Eastern Star service at 6:30 pm.
Funeral services will be on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Pallbearers will be: Brandon Bell, Steve Adams, Jamie Statam, Khris Upton, Shaun Raines, and Michael Upton.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com.
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for Ruth Statam
August 10, 2012
Pat
So sorry about your loss my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
God Bless
Smitty & Irene
Trudy and Jed Proctor
August 9, 2012
Roy, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Debbie, and Shaun during this difficult time.
Tom & Joy Powers
August 9, 2012
Some of my fondest memories are from the times with Ronnie at Aunt Ruth's house on the bay in downtown Pensacola as kids. There is now a "Ruth" sized hole in all of our hearts, and we will all miss our Dear Aunt Ruth. Even though we aren't there physically, please know we are there with you spiritually. Love and Condolences to my family, Mom, Aunt Nita, Aunt Sarah, Roy, Wayne, Pat, Ronnie, & Tina and all of your families. Love you Guys!
Kris Upton
August 9, 2012
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Michelle Carmichael
August 9, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss but we know she is at peace in heaven. She will be missed.
Jo Ann Bryan
August 9, 2012
Ronnie, so sorry to hear of your mother passing away. Losing your mother is very hard. Wishing you strength in the days ahead.
Carol Adams
August 9, 2012
Leigh Ann, so sorry to hear of your Grandmothers passing. May you and the rest of the family find peace in knowing that death is an Angel sent from Heaven to gather souls that are flowers that will bloom in Heaven in The Great Masters Boequet! I am sure Ruth is a beautiful Angel! God Bless you all. Carol Adams.
Roy and Judy Barton
August 9, 2012
We were so sorry to hear your Mom had passed away. We are sending our love to each of you. We loved her very much and will miss her at our reunions.
Love In Christ,
Roy and Judy Barton
Tera Ferraro
August 9, 2012
Ronnie,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mama. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.
Tera Ferraro
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