On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Mary Ruth Journiette, 95, of Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center, Martinsville, VA. She was born in Halifax County, VA on November 3, 1930, to the late John Will Patrick and Mary Rebecca Brown Patrick.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore St. Matthew Journiette, Sr.; one daughter, Vara A. Lathon; one sister, Queen E. Patrick and one brother, James R. Patrick.

Mary was a member of Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She retired from Hieronymus Department Store after many years of dedicated service. Mary attended Addison High School.

Those left to cherish her memory includes one daughter, Jernell Greene of Martinsville, VA; wo sons, Theodore Journiette of Phenix, AZ and Timothy Journiette of Raleigh, NC; seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

All services will be private.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.