After a brief illness, on Thursday morning May 18, 2017 the world lost a beautiful, kind, caring, hardworking and creative soul while the angels rejoiced in welcoming Mary Ruth (Green) Black to heaven. Her family and friends are devastated at her passing but grateful for her peaceful transition.
Ruth was a loving and dedicated wife to William (Bill) Black in a marriage only a few weeks shy of 60 years. They were married on June 8, 1957 and lived their lives in the Jupiter area of Weaverville. Ruth had just celebrated her 84th birthday on March 29. She was the oldest daughter of George E. and Lucy T. Green who preceded her in death.
Born on and growing up on a farm in Madison County, Ruth’s family first lived in a two room log house until she was 2 and 1/2;then in a four room house and then in 1955, a new larger home.
Ruth’s life was defined by her unwavering commitment to family; generous and caring spirit; bright and wonderful smiles; positive attitude; varied interests and community service. After retirement, Ruth focused on the creative and engaging outlet of quilting. While she was never blessed with children of her own, she was deeply loved as "Aunt Ruthie" and sincerely appreciated as an important member of her community.
She honed her quilting expertise working with her mother Lucy Tweed Green and on skills passed from her Grandmother Saphronia Tweed. Ruth was appreciative and honored with the passing of these gift and love from one generation to another.
Numerous family members received custom designed quilts and her family is privileged to have an album with pictures of her many complicated and beautiful quilts. In addition, her family is honored to have many handwritten and typed stories of her family life growing up. These stories are in the process of being compiled and shared with her family.
In 2013, she suffered a mild stroke but recovered to return to quilting.
She is survived by six brothers and sisters; many nieces and nephews; 48 Great Nieces and Nephews plus 16 Great Great Nieces and Nephews.
Ruth graduated from Red Oak High School where she loved playing Basketball and then went on to graduate from Blanton’s Business College with a degree in Bookkeeping and Executive Secretarial Science.
She was an accomplished and respected Bookkeeper for Morgan Brothers Office Supplies, Hadley Corporation, Freck Radio and Supplies and Hoyle Office Supplies.
In her spare time, she took many elderly community members to doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping, loved her time teaching pre-school and music at Flat Creek Baptist Church and served many years as a member and then President for the Jupiter Fire Department Auxiliary.
Throughout her life, she was active in and held leadership positions in Eastern Star, Amaranth, Sunday School and music events at her church. She also dedicated herself as the primary caretaker for her Mother in the last year of her Mother’s life, was an active member of the Salem Methodist Church Quilters Club and an Officer and President for many years in the Red Oak School alumni Association for which she organized reunions.
Ruth was a loving and dedicated wife to William (Bill) Black in a marriage only a few weeks shy of 60 years. They were married on June 8, 1957 and lived their lives in the Jupiter area of Weaverville. Ruth had just celebrated her 84th birthday on March 29. She was the oldest daughter of George E. and Lucy T. Green who preceded her in death.
Born on and growing up on a farm in Madison County, Ruth’s family first lived in a two room log house until she was 2 and 1/2;then in a four room house and then in 1955, a new larger home.
Ruth’s life was defined by her unwavering commitment to family; generous and caring spirit; bright and wonderful smiles; positive attitude; varied interests and community service. After retirement, Ruth focused on the creative and engaging outlet of quilting. While she was never blessed with children of her own, she was deeply loved as "Aunt Ruthie" and sincerely appreciated as an important member of her community.
She honed her quilting expertise working with her mother Lucy Tweed Green and on skills passed from her Grandmother Saphronia Tweed. Ruth was appreciative and honored with the passing of these gift and love from one generation to another.
Numerous family members received custom designed quilts and her family is privileged to have an album with pictures of her many complicated and beautiful quilts. In addition, her family is honored to have many handwritten and typed stories of her family life growing up. These stories are in the process of being compiled and shared with her family.
In 2013, she suffered a mild stroke but recovered to return to quilting.
She is survived by six brothers and sisters; many nieces and nephews; 48 Great Nieces and Nephews plus 16 Great Great Nieces and Nephews.
Ruth graduated from Red Oak High School where she loved playing Basketball and then went on to graduate from Blanton’s Business College with a degree in Bookkeeping and Executive Secretarial Science.
She was an accomplished and respected Bookkeeper for Morgan Brothers Office Supplies, Hadley Corporation, Freck Radio and Supplies and Hoyle Office Supplies.
In her spare time, she took many elderly community members to doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping, loved her time teaching pre-school and music at Flat Creek Baptist Church and served many years as a member and then President for the Jupiter Fire Department Auxiliary.
Throughout her life, she was active in and held leadership positions in Eastern Star, Amaranth, Sunday School and music events at her church. She also dedicated herself as the primary caretaker for her Mother in the last year of her Mother’s life, was an active member of the Salem Methodist Church Quilters Club and an Officer and President for many years in the Red Oak School alumni Association for which she organized reunions.
After a brief illness, on Thursday morning May 18, 2017 the world lost a beautiful, kind, caring, hardworking and creative soul while the angels rejoiced in welcoming Mary Ruth (Green) Black to heaven. Her family and friends are devastated at her passing but grateful for her peaceful transition.
Ruth was a loving and dedicated wife to William (Bill) Black in a marriage only a few weeks shy of 60 years. They were married on June 8, 1957 and lived their lives in the Jupiter area of Weaverville. Ruth had just celebrated her 84th birthday on March 29. She was the oldest daughter of George E. and Lucy T. Green who preceded her in death.
Born on and growing up on a farm in Madison County, Ruth’s family first lived in a two room log house until she was 2 and 1/2;then in a four room house and then in 1955, a new larger home.
Ruth’s life was defined by her unwavering commitment to family; generous and caring spirit; bright and wonderful smiles; positive attitude; varied interests and community service. After retirement, Ruth focused on the creative and engaging outlet of quilting. While she was never blessed with children of her own, she was deeply loved as "Aunt Ruthie" and sincerely appreciated as an important member of her community.
She honed her quilting expertise working with her mother Lucy Tweed Green and on skills passed from her Grandmother Saphronia Tweed. Ruth was appreciative and honored with the passing of these gift and love from one generation to another.
Numerous family members received custom designed quilts and her family is privileged to have an album with pictures of her many complicated and beautiful quilts. In addition, her family is honored to have many handwritten and typed stories of her family life growing up. These stories are in the process of being compiled and shared with her family.
In 2013, she suffered a mild stroke but recovered to return to quilting.
She is survived by six brothers and sisters; many nieces and nephews; 48 Great Nieces and Nephews plus 16 Great Great Nieces and Nephews.
Ruth graduated from Red Oak High School where she loved playing Basketball and then went on to graduate from Blanton’s Business College with a degree in Bookkeeping and Executive Secretarial Science.
She was an accomplished and respected Bookkeeper for Morgan Brothers Office Supplies, Hadley Corporation, Freck Radio and Supplies and Hoyle Office Supplies.
In her spare time, she took many elderly community members to doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping, loved her time teaching pre-school and music at Flat Creek Baptist Church and served many years as a member and then President for the Jupiter Fire Department Auxiliary.
Throughout her life, she was active in and held leadership positions in Eastern Star, Amaranth, Sunday School and music events at her church. She also dedicated herself as the primary caretaker for her Mother in the last year of her Mother’s life, was an active member of the Salem Methodist Church Quilters Club and an Officer and President for many years in the Red Oak School alumni Association for which she organized reunions.
Ruth was a loving and dedicated wife to William (Bill) Black in a marriage only a few weeks shy of 60 years. They were married on June 8, 1957 and lived their lives in the Jupiter area of Weaverville. Ruth had just celebrated her 84th birthday on March 29. She was the oldest daughter of George E. and Lucy T. Green who preceded her in death.
Born on and growing up on a farm in Madison County, Ruth’s family first lived in a two room log house until she was 2 and 1/2;then in a four room house and then in 1955, a new larger home.
Ruth’s life was defined by her unwavering commitment to family; generous and caring spirit; bright and wonderful smiles; positive attitude; varied interests and community service. After retirement, Ruth focused on the creative and engaging outlet of quilting. While she was never blessed with children of her own, she was deeply loved as "Aunt Ruthie" and sincerely appreciated as an important member of her community.
She honed her quilting expertise working with her mother Lucy Tweed Green and on skills passed from her Grandmother Saphronia Tweed. Ruth was appreciative and honored with the passing of these gift and love from one generation to another.
Numerous family members received custom designed quilts and her family is privileged to have an album with pictures of her many complicated and beautiful quilts. In addition, her family is honored to have many handwritten and typed stories of her family life growing up. These stories are in the process of being compiled and shared with her family.
In 2013, she suffered a mild stroke but recovered to return to quilting.
She is survived by six brothers and sisters; many nieces and nephews; 48 Great Nieces and Nephews plus 16 Great Great Nieces and Nephews.
Ruth graduated from Red Oak High School where she loved playing Basketball and then went on to graduate from Blanton’s Business College with a degree in Bookkeeping and Executive Secretarial Science.
She was an accomplished and respected Bookkeeper for Morgan Brothers Office Supplies, Hadley Corporation, Freck Radio and Supplies and Hoyle Office Supplies.
In her spare time, she took many elderly community members to doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping, loved her time teaching pre-school and music at Flat Creek Baptist Church and served many years as a member and then President for the Jupiter Fire Department Auxiliary.
Throughout her life, she was active in and held leadership positions in Eastern Star, Amaranth, Sunday School and music events at her church. She also dedicated herself as the primary caretaker for her Mother in the last year of her Mother’s life, was an active member of the Salem Methodist Church Quilters Club and an Officer and President for many years in the Red Oak School alumni Association for which she organized reunions.
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