Ruth's obituary
Ruth began her Christian journey at Allen Chapel AME where her family were founding members. Her early adult years she became a lifelong member of Second Christian/Light of the World Church. She will be most fondly remembered by her Church family, Shortridge High School and Butler-Tarkington neighborhood friends.
She leaves her daughter, Lisa Duewson Hollingsworth, grandson, Jordan and great-granddaughter, Bella Grace, on whom she doted, and her loving siblings, Charles, Carolyn and Janet, a host of nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
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