Mother Ruby Lee Clemons Garth
Pallbearers Eddie Miller Earl Garth DeMond Garth
Anthony Garth Tommy Thomas Brandon Garth
Honorary Flower Attendant
A Service of Love and Remembrance for
Mother Ruby Lee Clemons Garth July 8, 1924 ~ January 13, 2014
Mother Odell Howard
Flower Attendants Nannett Morrow Regina Butler Virginia Boykin
Regina Owens Dora Powers Sara Birgans
Interment Decatur City Cemetery
Expression of Gratitude The family of Mother Garth is deeply grateful for the love and support expressed during the homegoing of our loved one. We have been deeply touched by your heartfelt prayers, telephone calls, cards, flowers, food and other acts of kindness., especially the Minor Hill M. B. Church Family. A heartfelt thanks to all of our mom’s neighbors on Laurel Street for all of their support and kindness and love for our Mother. Finally, a special thanks to AlaCare for their compassionate and exceptional care. Professional Service Entrusted To:
Reynolds Funeral Home “Serving the Community with a Spirit of Excellence” www.reynoldsfh.com
Celebration Saturday, January 18, 2014 In Repose: 11:00 a.m. Service: 12:00 Noon
Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America 1820 Old Moulton Road, Southwest Decatur, Alabama 35601 The Reverend Dr. G. Lynne Herring, Host Pastor The Reverend Leo Fuqua Jr. Minor Hill M.B. Church Pastor-Officiating
Obituary Mother Garth was born on July 8, 1924 in Morgan County, Alabama to the late Henry Clemons and Mattie Garth. She entered into eternal life on January 13, 2014 at her residence. Mother Garth attended Morgan County Training School. She was married to the late Willie Garth. Mrs. Garth was a devoted mother, a doting grandmother, and a marvelous homemaker and an excellent cook. She was attentive and supportive to her family and church. She was a community babysitter and loved all the children in the community. Parents could rely on her taking care of their children. Mother Garth accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a member of Minor Hill M.B. Church where she was a Mother of the church. She was a founding member and organizer of the Usher Board. Mother Garth committed to the Lord early in her life. She demonstrated a quiet yet powerful life in God until the end of her journey. Her spirit of service and generosity to her family and community served as a living testimony to the power of faith and the goodness of God.
Order of Service Processional Selection Song and Prayer The Holy Scripture
Minor Hill Choir Deacon Arthur Strain Minister Nicole Fuqua
Selection
Minor Hill Choir
Acknowledgement
Sister Judy Allen
Words of Comfort
The Rev. Dr. Lynne Herring
Musical Selection
Minor Hill Choir
She was preceded in death her husband, Willie P. Garth, her parents; grandmother, Lizzie Clemons; sisters, Betty Bailey, Henrietta Clemons, Clara Hodges, Sara Lynch, Johnetta Clemons; and brother, Jessie Clemons.
Eulogy
She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Wilbert P. (Mattie) Garth of Dallas, TX, Calvin E. (Nettie) Garth of Enterprise, AL, Ben F. (Marlene) Garth and Nettie J. Jones both of Decatur; sister, Mary Jo Flakes of Buffalo, NY; 8 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Recessional
Solo
Pastor Leo Fuqua Jr. Sister Stella Mason
*Family and friends are invited to the Repast immediately following the interment in the Macedonia Fellowship Hall.
Anthony Garth Tommy Thomas Brandon Garth
Honorary Flower Attendant
A Service of Love and Remembrance for
Mother Ruby Lee Clemons Garth July 8, 1924 ~ January 13, 2014
Mother Odell Howard
Flower Attendants Nannett Morrow Regina Butler Virginia Boykin
Regina Owens Dora Powers Sara Birgans
Interment Decatur City Cemetery
Expression of Gratitude The family of Mother Garth is deeply grateful for the love and support expressed during the homegoing of our loved one. We have been deeply touched by your heartfelt prayers, telephone calls, cards, flowers, food and other acts of kindness., especially the Minor Hill M. B. Church Family. A heartfelt thanks to all of our mom’s neighbors on Laurel Street for all of their support and kindness and love for our Mother. Finally, a special thanks to AlaCare for their compassionate and exceptional care. Professional Service Entrusted To:
Reynolds Funeral Home “Serving the Community with a Spirit of Excellence” www.reynoldsfh.com
Celebration Saturday, January 18, 2014 In Repose: 11:00 a.m. Service: 12:00 Noon
Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America 1820 Old Moulton Road, Southwest Decatur, Alabama 35601 The Reverend Dr. G. Lynne Herring, Host Pastor The Reverend Leo Fuqua Jr. Minor Hill M.B. Church Pastor-Officiating
Obituary Mother Garth was born on July 8, 1924 in Morgan County, Alabama to the late Henry Clemons and Mattie Garth. She entered into eternal life on January 13, 2014 at her residence. Mother Garth attended Morgan County Training School. She was married to the late Willie Garth. Mrs. Garth was a devoted mother, a doting grandmother, and a marvelous homemaker and an excellent cook. She was attentive and supportive to her family and church. She was a community babysitter and loved all the children in the community. Parents could rely on her taking care of their children. Mother Garth accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a member of Minor Hill M.B. Church where she was a Mother of the church. She was a founding member and organizer of the Usher Board. Mother Garth committed to the Lord early in her life. She demonstrated a quiet yet powerful life in God until the end of her journey. Her spirit of service and generosity to her family and community served as a living testimony to the power of faith and the goodness of God.
Order of Service Processional Selection Song and Prayer The Holy Scripture
Minor Hill Choir Deacon Arthur Strain Minister Nicole Fuqua
Selection
Minor Hill Choir
Acknowledgement
Sister Judy Allen
Words of Comfort
The Rev. Dr. Lynne Herring
Musical Selection
Minor Hill Choir
She was preceded in death her husband, Willie P. Garth, her parents; grandmother, Lizzie Clemons; sisters, Betty Bailey, Henrietta Clemons, Clara Hodges, Sara Lynch, Johnetta Clemons; and brother, Jessie Clemons.
Eulogy
She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Wilbert P. (Mattie) Garth of Dallas, TX, Calvin E. (Nettie) Garth of Enterprise, AL, Ben F. (Marlene) Garth and Nettie J. Jones both of Decatur; sister, Mary Jo Flakes of Buffalo, NY; 8 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Recessional
Solo
Pastor Leo Fuqua Jr. Sister Stella Mason
*Family and friends are invited to the Repast immediately following the interment in the Macedonia Fellowship Hall.
