Ruth Ann Barksdale Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Ruth Ann Barksdale

Ruth Ann Barksdale was one of eight children born to Ada Mae Latney-Roberts-Lyles. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she met and married her "Viking" Paul Barksdale. She was an amazing wife "girlfriend" for over 30 years. From this union, two families became one. She was a phenomenal woman. Ruth was a matriarchal rock, full of love, wisdom and light. She was loving, knowledgeable and judge-free. You could always count on her for a listening ear and for unique, but truthful advice. Her favorite saying was to "do you." Ruth was so funny that she would make most people cry from laughter, even herself. Her humor would turn anyone's bad day into the best day. She was also charitable. She knew what it was like to go without, so she gave what she could no questions asked. Ruth would give money to anyone in need (charities and nonprofits included). November 14, 2021 was her 15th-year anniversary of a successful kidney transplant. She continued to fight different illnesses never complaining and always helping others, until she returned home to God. She was preceded in death by her mother Ada Mae and two brothers Clifford and Ronald. She leaves to cherish loving memories: her husband Paul and her children Monty (Robin), David, Angeline (Darren), and Shawnee'; step-children Paul (Christine), Tiffany (Jelani), Brandi, and Jesse (Naja); grandchildren Angeline (Jerome), Nadijah, Moni, Dau'd, Monty Jr., Maya, and Taylor; step-grandchildren Quaheem, Paul, Jelani Jr, Maya, Manny, Joanna, Mila, Marcus, Maddox and Jesse Jr; great-grandchildren My'lah, Mila and one on the way; siblings Headdy (Glenn), Christopher, Sandra, Alice, and Robbin (Hawthorne), and a host of other family members and close friends. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, 7204 Bethlehem Road.

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Wow! It took me a while to get here. But, I'm here. I'm going to really miss your smile and our talk's on the phone. I'm going to miss you staying positive no matter what the devil may bring. And most of all for being the best auntie I ever had in my life. May you Rest In Peace. No worries, no pain, no more anything. Miss you so. Your niece Patricialatney. Love's auntie.

Paul, we give our deepest condolences and our thoughts are with you and your family.
The Valcourt Team

To a Beautiful Angel. Aunt Ann I thank God for letting me be a part of your life. You showed me so much Love and for thank I am Thankful. I know God wanted his Angel home so I will say Rest In Peace until we meet again. To the family you have Mt deepest condolences. 💔

Paul and Family We know that the passing of your SPECIAL Ruth will leave a big void in your life but never in your HEARTS. Our prayers are with you and know that GOD knows best no more pain. Roy and Pam Quarles-Garrett

My heart is heavy on the passing of my sweet friend Ruth Ann, when I first met her our spirit clicked right away. Ruth had a good heart and always saw the best in people. We laughed a lot together and sometime cried, she was my sister by another mother. Ruth will always stay in my heart and memories. Take your rest my sister and I will see you again on the other side. To be absent from the body and present with the Lord 2nd Corinthians 5:8. Bernice

Our deepest sympathies go out to you Paul & your family. May God give you the peace that you seek. May our condolences bring you comfort & may our prayers ease the pain of your loss. We offer you our thoughts, prayers & well-wishes during this sad time in your life. Mary & Curtis Mason

To my brother Paul and the Barksdale family. I'm so sorry for the loss of my BFF/Sister Ruth. I know the pain. grief, sorrow you are feeling right now. God know what is best and he doesn't make any mistake, God said daughter it's time for you to come home and enjoy me. I'm going to miss my BFF/sister but I'm happy that she is free from her illness. Ruth was kind hearted, sweet, loving, funny, giving, honest and outspoken that why I love her for staying true to herself and other. My brother Paul you know I here for you and Shawnee and Miss Taylor we family always. RIP my sister Ruth spread your wings and fly love you and miss you like crazy. Debora

I just want you to know that you're going to be miss I wanna love you in my heart so much can't pick up the phone no more but I can't talk to you you have made me feel loved at peace and always being there for me and I love you for that god bless you sis

My aunt is truly going to be missed she was a listening ear she would give her advice to us all, she always listen to my chaotic life I always had her in stitches she was the rock the glue the paper she was our bond to (my dysfunctional family) to keeping everyone together I'm so sad miserable that I have to share these memories right now I'm going to miss her I will forever love you. I used to live with my aunt and there was funny days there was bad days there was my very bad days (young and bad) but she raised me as her own and now she is on to her new life I will see you soon I love you more than ever and from Kristina, zakeira (little Ada), sajae, Naseem, cashmere and Donnie. Rest well and no more pain. I don't want to light this candle but I know you are in a better place. I will have more stories to tell you when we meet again.

Ruth I miss you dearly. I am really going to miss out conversations, laughs and sharing our grand babies stories. You were more like my sister and I thanks God for that. Rest well my sister, my friend🙏🏽 Jacki Skinner

Ruth was like family to me and I am very very sorry to hear about what happened to her. My condolences to Paul and the entire family.
Jovan Nash", Diesel"

Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Ruth Ann Barksdale. May God send his peace to you.

This is so unreal. I will never forget the time I spent the summer there even though I didn't want to. I never would of thought it would be one of the greatest summers getting to know a new Aunt. You always called Jameka lol never Janika it was cool tho I never cared. You always give the biggest warmest hugs. I hated that the only time we communicated was when it came down to my mothers health but you was her right hand and i loved that . Thank you for always accepting me as your own! Love you. You will be missed 🥰 -Jameka lol

I was saddened to hear of Ruth's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. Ruth will surely be missed. I loved her since of humor and positive attitude. She was a one-of-a kind light in this world.
Sending my deepest condolences. Jackie Howie

My extend my deepest condolences to Sister Barksdale's family and loved ones. May her soul rest in eternal peace with the Lord.

I am really going to miss you sweet lady. Rest in blessed peace. 2Timothy 4:7

We're so sorry to hear of sister Ruth's passing... We loved her too at Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church and in her noble service with the CARITAS ministry. She was truly kind and loving... We will miss her...
May you please find comfort in God's word.. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this unexpected time of loss.
1Cor 15:50-57
50 I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— 52 in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53 For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. 54 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory." 55 "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rev Robert Hill and the Hill family...
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