Ruth Nell Emerson

Obituary For Ruth Nell Emerson

RUTH NELL EMERSON was born in Meridian, Mississippi to the late Lela Mae Glasper and the late Elder Lattie Moore Emerson, Sr.

She was a graduate of Susquehanna Township Senior High School and during her working career she was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Ruth was a member of Shiloh Church Of God In Christ. She loved praising God in Service, prayer, traveling to special events and fellowshipping with the Sisters at Shiloh Church. She participated in Prayer groups with Sister Connie Jenkins. Her life was dedicated to Christ Jesus. She also enjoyed dining out at restaurants.

In her leisure time, she loved listening to a variety of music, watching her favorite movies, shopping, clothing and accessories. Her favorite color was red. She loved traveling on bus trips, going to family reunions and being with friends. She also loved decorating and relaxing.

Prior to becoming ill, Ruth resided at Hall Manor Apartments in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As her health declined, she was transported to The Gardens at West Shore in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

Ruth Nell Emerson, at the age of 82 years, transitioned peacefully into Glory on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at The Gardens at West Shore.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Mae Jackson and her brother, Willie Emerson. Memories will be cherished by her sisters, Clemetine Emerson, Kathleen Emerson, Pearl Emerson, Betty Emerson Banks and Beverly Emerson; her brothers, Lattie Emerson, Jr., Earl Emerson, Clifton Emerson, Freddie Emerson and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ruth's life will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation 11:00 a.m. until 12 Noon and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.