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Ruthie Thomas

Passed 03/20/2026

Obituary For Ruthie Thomas

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Mrs. Ruthie Thomas, a resident of Montgomery, who peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Greater Grace Victorious Assembly, with Elder Jerry C. Davis Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Serenity Gardens.

Please note, there will be no public viewing for Mrs. Thomas.

We ask that you keep the Thomas family lifted in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God grant comfort, strength, and peace to all who loved her.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jeff and family. Auntie Ruthie you will be greatly missed.You always made me smile and laugh when we talked. You will be missed greatly. Love you

Brenda Briers Andrews

Brenda Briers Andrews

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jeff and your family. Aunt Ruthie you will be missed and your love for me will always be in my heart. Love you Aunt Ruth.

Deborah Briers Barlowe

To my Aunt Ruth. You have always hold a special place in my heart. You always remember (twins) my birthdays. The phone calls has been very memorable and funny. Even though the distance has been far, we always connected at family reunions. I will miss you dearly. My special and loving Auntie. Jackie Jones

Jacqueline Briers Jones

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Mother Ruthie Thomas. She was a really nice woman of God. May God bless and strengthen you all. (The Rudolph Family)

Kenneth Rudolph

To Mrs. Thomas my aunt you will be missed thank you for the love you gave to your family and friends.

Anna Webb

BROTHER JEFF WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU HAS LOSS YOU'RE GREAT MOTHER PLEASE EXCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES MAY THE GOD OF PEACE FOREVER GIVE YOU ALL THAT STRENGTH LIKE NO OTHER STRENGTH TO ENDURE DOING THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF SORROW IS OUR PRAYER MOTHER THOMAS WILL BE GREATLY MISS,

MR& MRS JOHNNY TOLLIVER

Mrs. Thomas will be missed. She would substitute at Seth Johnson many times during my tenure as Principal. The students loved having her as their teacher for the day. I loved having her also, I knew with Mrs. Thomas in the classroom the students would have a good day. Katie Reese-Daniel Retired Principal

KATIE DANIEL

TO MY AUNTIE RUTHIE I'M GOING TO MISS YOU SOOO MUCH ESPECIALLY OUR PHONE CALLS EVERY DAY! REST IN PEACE! LOVE YOU!

DELORIS POSEY

Today, my heart is heavy as I remember and honor my beloved cousin. The love we shared was something truly special—filled with laughter, memories, and moments that I will carry with me forever.

You were more than family... you were a friend, a confidant, and a beautiful soul who brought light into every room. Though you are no longer here with me physically, your spirit will forever live on in my heart.

I thank God for the time we had, for every smile, every conversation, and every memory that now feels even more precious. I will miss you deeply, but I find comfort knowing that love never dies—it lives on, always.

Rest peacefully, my dear cousin. Ruth, you will always be loved, always remembered, and never forgotten. 💔🕊️Cousin Rose

Rose M Penn

To our family. When someone you love becomes a memory. The memory becomes a treasure to hold. I miss my sister so much. God is going to take us through. Stay strong and keep faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am praying for my family. I love you. Frances Briers

Frances Briers

To The Thomas Family

God is our refuge and strength and a very present help in the time of trouble. Psalms 46:1.

It was nice to have met Sister Ruthie and family upon our arrival at Rice Temple A.O.H. Church of God in March of 1972 to take on our new pastoral assignment.

Ruthie worked very diligently as a staff member and teacher for the Rice Temple Daycare and Learning Center. She also worked directly for me at My Little Scholars Christian Academy. When our church split in 2003, Ruthie accompanied our church family to our new location, Greater Grace Victorious Assembly, where we continued to glorify God.

Ruthie and I worked as President and Vice President together for the Courtesy and Bereaved Committee. One day we went to the hospital to visit a member and I had a flat tire and I said to Ruthie, "I'm going to ask a man we saw to help us". Ruthie responded, "You don't know that man!" And I told her "Jesus said he would be with us until the end of the world." And by the Grace of God that man helped us! She said, "You know you are brave!"

Ruthie, we have had many wonderful times together which will never be forgotten Sister.

We are praying for the entire family that God might appoint unto you that mourn in Zion, to give unto you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that you might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3

We Love You,

Former Pastors Wife, Evangelist Margaret McNeil, the late Bishop Franklin McNeil, Family and Faith & Grace Ministries

Evangelist Margaret McNeil

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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