Florence Ann Ruth Obituary
The passing of Florence Ann Ruth of Union, South Carolina occurred on October 25, 2026. Florence, born on October 30, 1943, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Florence Ann Ruth to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ed Ruben Ruth, Sr.; her parents, John Carter and Alma Cheeks Sims; her grandson Ja O'Marion Ruth; her stepgranddaughter Sky'la Simone Stevens; and her siblings, John Allen Cheek, James William Sims, Robert Cheek, Lillie Mae Tucker, Mattie Louise Harris, Ardell Minter, Patricia Steed and Glenda B. Davis.
She is survived by: her children, Ed Ruben Ruth, Jr., Beverly Jennings, Sherri Ruth, Sabrina Good and Derricka Good; her stepdaughter Angela Stevens; her goddaughters, Mindy Carter Childs (Norman) and Dorothy Smith; her siblings, Andrew Bernard Sims, Virginia Epps, Amie Sims, Autheree Jeter, Janice Wright and Mirian Talford; her sister-in-law Ruby Cheeks; and her close friend Doris Coleman. She is also survived by twenty-six great-grandchildren; two great-great children.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 1st 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Saint Paul Baptist Church (308 Wallace St, Union, SC 29379). A burial will be held on Sunday, November 1st 2026 at the Rosemont Cemetery (123 Sardis Rd, Union, SC 29379).
