Miss Ruth Joyce Wilson Obituary in Panama City at Battle Mortuary

Obituary For Miss Ruth Joyce Wilson

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.

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I met Ruth at Lynn Haven Elementary in 1988 when I transferred from Millville Elementary. Truthfully, I didn't really get to know her personally until I was blessed to teach her niece Desiree in first grade. It's always a pleasure teaching a colleagues family member but this was truly a blessing for me. I got to know Ruth personally when I was blessed with Desiree in my classroom. She loved her niece and her parents so much and her joy was obvious each day. Ruth and her family were a blessing to me personally and professionally. I also enjoyed seeing Ruth about town and she would smile and delight in telling me how proud she continued to be of Desiree. It made me proud too. Ruth was a dedicated educator, aunt, and colleague to many. She was a blessing on this earth and she will be missed. My sincerest sympathies to her family and especially to Desiree. She loved you so. Allison Mizell

I will surely miss Ruth! She has been a wonderful person & neighbor since the early 80s. God has gained another angel! My thoughts & prayers are with her family & friends.