Mamie Ruth Young Williams, age 88, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015.
Born on April 24, 1927 in Mathiston, Miss. to William Tobe and Lucy (Pierce) Young, Ruth was the only daughter in a family of three sons, who lovingly referred to her as “Sister.”
A longtime resident of Wilson Heights in Spanish Fort, Ruth and her husband of 61 years, Willie, raised four sons. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and an active member of First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and her beloved, husband W. H. “Willie” Williams.
She is survived by her sons Karl (Gwen), Mike (Kay), Bill, Mark (Denise); and grandchildren, Brett, Wade, Sarah, Jordan (Jordan), Elizabeth, Stephen and Katie.
Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 10 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the church from 9 a.m. until the service time.
Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Brett Williams, Sarah Williams, Jordan Williams Collins, Jordan Collins, Elizabeth Williams, Stephen Williams and Katie Williams.
Honorary pallbearer will be Wade Williams.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort, 8353 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 27409 U.S. Hwy. 98, Daphne, AL 36526, 251-625-2900, www.wolfefuneralhomes.com.
