Miss Ruth Wilson of Panama City transitioned from life to eternal rest on February 23rd at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. She was 77 years of age.

Ruth was a retired educator at Lynn Haven Elementary School for more than 35 years where she taught 4th and 5th grade. She was a lifelong member of Allen Chapel AME Church. She was also a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Gamma Gamma Chapter.

She is survived by her siblings, Freddie Wilson of Panama City, Florida and Ellawease (Richard) Holcomb of Indianapolis, Indiana; nieces and nephews: Johnny J. Wilson, Dorthy Gainer, Gloria (John) Ogden, Shirley (Godwin) Seshie, Carla Holcomb, Angela (Arthur) Williams, Ray (Matworya) Wilson, Tammy Wilson-Coplin, Roosevelt (Danielle) Adams, Mesha Gainer, Vanessa Coleman, Selena Johnson, Osborne Seshie, Ashley Ruis, Skyler Ogden, Desiree’ Williams, Adrianne Adams, Alicia Adams, Darius Coleman, Jamaal Goshay and Giovanni Coleman; amongst more countless family, and dear friends.

A public viewing will be Friday, March 10th from 3-7p.m. at Battle Mortuary. A Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, March 11th at 1p.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church with Pastor Sandra Jones and Reverend Douglas Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Redwood Cemetery with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Battle Mortuary in Panama City, FL.