She was preceded in death by seven siblings and one son, Gerald Scruggs.
She attended school and lived most of her life in Warren, AR. Ruthie made a dedication to Jehovah and symbolized it by water baptism on Dec. 4, 1955. She was well known in Warren and the surrounding areas for her diligent efforts in the ministry and meetings.
Ruthie retired from Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center in Warren, AR, in 1995. She was issued a certificate from former governor, Bill Clinton, in recognition of her hard work at the center. She enjoyed gardening, handcrafts, traveling, sewing and loved to dress.She attended many notable international conventions. One of the most memorable of all was the 1978 International Convention of Jehovah Witnesses at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, HI where over 8500 delegates were present.
She is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn Scruggs of Jacksonville, AR, Loretta Scruggs of St. Louis, MO, Cassandra Scruggs and Charlotte Jones, both of Little Rock, AR; one grandson, Sedaka Brown of Los Angeles, CA; a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 at Jehovah's Witnesses, 300 East Pine St, Warren with burial to follow in Union Cemetery in Warren. A visitation will be one hour prior to service. Arrangements are by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guest book www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(16)
Donna Mann Lytle
Monticello, AR Monday, December 7, 2015 Dear Sisters Scruggs, I'm so sorry for your loss. Jehovah be with you all. Love Sister DonnaRoger, Debra, Lesli Jo Prince
Warren, AR Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Girls, so very sorry for the loss of your mom. We will be thinking about you during this difficult time.With deep sympathy,
Roger,
Debra,
Lesli Jo. Prince
Rosie Marie Woods
Detroit, MI Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Loretta,I regret that I am not able to be there with you and family tomorrow. You are always on my heart and will continue to be in my prayers. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Love, Rosie Marie Woods & Family
Karonica Bentz
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Love you Aunt Ruthie.iethel roberson
warren, AR Tuesday, November 24, 2015 prayers are with you allJames Wright
Warren, AR Tuesday, November 24, 2015 So sorry for your loss! Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time of adjustment. I hope y'all remember me from school days in Warren and riding the bus together.Pamla Henderson Jones
Gould, AR Monday, November 23, 2015 Thoughts and prayers...Iethel Robersonl
warren, AR Monday, November 23, 2015 you all are in my prayersGloria Jackson's Family
Pearland, TX Monday, November 23, 2015 Prayers are with the Scruggs family. We are so sorry for your loss. Jacksons (Brenda, Melinda, Deneen, Mykel, Willie, and Dredan).Lee Anne Galloway Marshall
Little rock, AR Monday, November 23, 2015 Condolences to you all. Every since I can remember ms. Ruby has been a faithful servant of Jehovah . She never was missing from the temple. I love you all and am sorry you lost your mother. We will see her again soon.Lee Anne Marshall
Vance &Joyce Sipes
Warren, AR Sunday, November 22, 2015 Dear family,we are saddened to hear of your dear mother & our dear friend & sister passing away.We long to see her in the resurrection as you do.We enjoyed the years she was with us here in Warren .May Jehovah comfort each of you in your time of grief .clayton brown jr
jacksonville, AR Sunday, November 22, 2015 I will miss you also aunt ruthie leelatonya minton
jacksonville, AR Sunday, November 22, 2015 I will miss you aunt ruthie leerickey giles
jacksonville, AR Sunday, November 22, 2015 rest in peacebernestine minton
jacksonville, AR Sunday, November 22, 2015 I,m going to miss my sweet aunt may she rest in peaceMary Rogers
Littlerock, AR Sunday, November 22, 2015 You are in my prayers love you sister RogersActs 24:15