Ruth Leshore Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on October 8, 2022, at the age of 90, Ruth Leshore of Worcester, Massachusetts, born in Selma, Alabama passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Leshore to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Richardson and Emma Bettis; her children, Jimmy Leshore and Gail Moses; her son-in-law Earl L. Brown; her grandsons, Jackie L. Brown and Tyrone Aites; and her siblings, Matthew George Venson, Henderson Hill, Genetle Hill, Clemon Hill, Hale Hill, Artis Hill, Richard Richardson, Jr., Charles Hardy, Mary, Martha Bettis, Roberta Steele, Charlene Reese, Rosetta William, Susia L. Thomas and Georgia Minniefield.

She is survived by: her husband Willie James Leshore of Selma, AL; her children, Columbus Steele of Worcester, Jerry Leshore of Boston, Tony Leshore of Andover, Ricky Leshore of Wakefield, Emma Brown of Worcester and Robin Leshore of Worcester; and her siblings, Albert Richardson of Brooklyn, NY, Napoleon Richardson of Florida, Willie Mae Roger of Alabama, Nancy Brown of Alabama and Caroline Richardson of Alabama. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions in her name can be made to: Belmont A.M.E Zion Church, 55 Illinois St., Worcester, MA. 01610.