Ruthie Wright Wallace Obituary
The family of Ruthie Wright Wallace of Opelika, Alabama announces her passing on September 4, 2026. Ruthie, born on August 14, 1937, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruthie Wright Wallace to show support.
She is survived by: her siblings, Renza Wright of Opelika, AL, Lucille Bennett (James) of Boston, MA and Nita Johnson of Holly Hill, SC; her grandchildren, Sheldon Scott of Columbus, GA, Tiffany Phillips (Crystal) of Auburn, AL, Kalandra Wallace of Camp Hill, AL, Shaquille Wallace of Opelika, AL, Jamal Washington of Auburn, AL and Taye Love of Auburn, AL; her great grandchildren, Zykerria Adams (Darrell) of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Shakir Scott of Fort Jackson, SC, Chanelle Scott of Columbus, GA, Tamarius Scott of Auburn, AL, Aiden Wallace of Auburn, AL, Aubrey Wallace of Auburn, AL, Austin Wallace of Auburn, AL, Ashton Wallace of Auburn, AL, Jayce Washington of Auburn, AL, Lamaj Washington of Auburn, AL, Landon Washington of Auburn, AL, Preston Tolbert of Auburn, AL and Amarie Clovis of Auburn, AL; her great great grandchild Zaylaha Scott of Columbus, GA; her son Jeffery Edwards (Cynthia) of Memphis, TN; her daughter-in-law Marshell Wallace of Camp Hill, AL; her sisters-in-law, Mary L. Wright of Cusseta, AL and Bessie Lee Wright of West Point, GA; her friends, Georgia Calhoun of Salem, AL and Juanita Slaughter of Opelika, AL; her godchildren, Michael Williams (Sylvia) of Mobile, AL, Alford Moss of Newnan, GA, Scott Keeble (Tammy) of Dadeville, AL, Marion Sankey (Larry) of Opelika, AL, Jake Walker III (Edith) of Opelika, AL, Novelette Seroyer (Jesse) of Opelika, AL and Emerson Williams (Genise) of Lafayette, AL; and her caregivers, Rudy Bridges (Ronnie) of Tuskegee, AL, Tamekia Waldon (Jerry) of Opelika, AL, Affie King of Lanett, AL and Ricky Wright (Patricia) of Opelika, AL. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
