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Ruth McNeely Obituary
Meldrim/Claxton, Georgia
Ruth Waters McNeely, 90, passed away November 7, 2019 at Camellia Health and Rehab surrounded by her family, under the care of Affinis Hospice. Ruth was born December 5, 1928 to James Walton Waters and Frances Purvis Waters. Ruth grew up in Evans County and after high school moved to Savannah to attend Candler School of Nursing. Her nursing career spanned nearly 40 years. Most of these years she was a nurse to the late Dr. Lawrence Lee. Ruth faithfully attended Meldrim United Methodist Church for many years after moving to Effingham County in 1975. She very willingly accepted any task she was asked to do in her church and always gave it her best. She was a member of Helping Hands Sunday School Class, UMW, and loved singing in the choir until she was 86 years old. Ruth was preceded in death by, her husband, James A. McNeely, her parents and siblings. She is survived by, her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Connie McNeely, Dr. Tim and Charise McNeely. Grandchildren, Leigh McNeely (Traci), Sharon M. Crecy (Jeremy), Benjamin and Katharine McNeely. Great Granddaughter, Ryleigh McNeely, Uncle, Leon Waters and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 9, 2019, with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 pm, at Meldrim United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, Glennville, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.
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Cathy Sloan
November 8, 2019
You will always be loved and missed Granny Ruth , Cathy and Carol Sloan
Linda Simmons
November 8, 2019
So sorry hear about the passing of Aunt Ruth. I know she will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Aunt Ruth.❤❤
Nancy Furlong
November 8, 2019
I also worked with Ruth at the Abercorn Medical Center. She was so sweet and so very kind. She was very conscientious and loyal to Dr. Lee. I had left soon after I got married. You have my deepest condolances on your loss. She was a wonderful person and her loss will be felt by many.
Nancy Henderson Furlong
Savannah, GA
Renee Savage
November 7, 2019
I worked with Ms. McNeely or as she liked for us to call her Ruth. We worked together at Abercorn Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. My name at the time was Renee' Thibodaux. I was sorry to read about her passing. She was a great lady and will be missed by her family and friends.
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