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Rutha Jean Ferguson

12/28/1935 - 08/25/2021

Obituary For Rutha Jean Ferguson

Ruthie Jean Ferguson 85, of Tifton, Ga transitioned this life on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 04, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Oakridge Cemetery. (YOU MUST WEAR A MASK).

Public viewing will be held on Friday, September 03, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Southview Mortuary (Tifton location). YOU MUST WEAR A FACIAL COVERING to enter the facility.

Pastor Ferguson was born on December 28, 1935 in Ocilla, Ga., to late Mr. John Henry McNeal and Ms. Marie Bagley. Pastor Ferguson accepted Christ at an early age. She was Pastor of Mt. Carmel House of God Saints in Christ Lenox, Ga.

Pastor Ferguson, loved her children, family and Mt. Carmel Church family, but most of all she loved God. Mama Rutha enjoyed sewing and making salmon patties and biscuits for her boys. Her doors were always open for anyone who was in need of a place to lay your head.

Pastor Ferguson transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home on August 25,2021. Pastor Ferguson is preceded in death by her Parents: ; her 6 Siblings: Johnny C. McNeal, Eddie McNeal, Willis McNeal, LeNora Graydon, Ruth McClendon and Mary Pettiford.

Pastor Ferguson leaves to cherish her memories: her Children: Elder Lloyd (Joyce) Pringle, Bishop Leroy (Keisha) Ferguson, Arsie (Cedric) Harriston, Artis Bailey and Joe Lee Alexander; her Goddaughters: Jennifer (Terry) Bradley, Beverly Fulton and Linda Davis; 2 Special neighbors: Lisa Davis and Gail Hemmingway; and a host of Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.


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My sweet angle has earned her wings. She's resting peacefully in heaven with the lord. Jackie Mcclendon Flemingโ™กโ™ก

To the family: My Deepest Condolences for a great loss to us all. God has truly gained the honor of gaining a spiritual and very anointed Angel. A very Sweet Person I had the pleasure of saying, she not only was a amazing neighbor/friend, but when we lost our Mom she stepped in and filled the gap. So Mom #2 R.I.H.P. We the Taylor (Davis, Hemmingway,Myles) will miss you dearly in the flesh but the Spirit we still share you. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›โค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

Deepest condolences to my family. Praying that the love Aunt Jean showed everyday will forever linger in our hearts. Carol Graydon

Loving thoughts and prayers๐Ÿ™ to the Ferguson and Pringle families. God is a very present help in times of need. Robert & Audrey Cromer

My Condolences & the Deepest sympathy. Ms. Rutha was always so quiet. I become part of this family. Arsie & my nieces I know you all will miss her.

My Love, Blessings & Prayers with you all.

Sherri Hightower & family

I am truly sorry for your loss. Mama would always say when I mentioned her name, "that's my girl. She was truly a blessing to many. Love you cousins. Ella Howard (Panky) and Family

Our prayers and condolences to the Ferguson and Pringle families that God strengthen and comfort you. I Hope Church of God Apostolic Tifton Georgia. Bishop A Williamson, Pastor

Our most sincere condolences to the Family, Friends and Love Ones of Mother Ferguson.

Wade Little & Family

With deepest sympathy for your loss, may God bless you with comfort and peace, Margie Watson Lewis and family

With deepest sympathy to the Ferguson/ Pringle families. Prayers for your strength. Mrs. Poole, Laurence Poole and families, Joan P Cobb and families, Darrell and Vivian Poole Harris, Evangelist Kathryn Scott Hester, Stan and Thomas Scott, Alonzo and Karen Scott and families, Sam and Ann Pridgon and families.

With deepest sympathy to the Ferguson/ Pringle families. Prayers for your strength. Mrs. Poole, Laurence Poole and families, Joan P Cobb and families, Darrell and Vivian Poole Harris, Evangelist Kathryn Scott Hester, Stan and Thomas Scott, Alonzo and Karen Scott and families, Sam and Ann Pridgon and families.

With Deepest Sympathy to the Ferguson family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Se was a great Woman of God who touched many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your lives. The Brown, Butler, Davis, Johnson, Lentz, Lewis & Collier-Hightower families.

Our condolences and prayers to the Ferguson family. We are sorry for your loss. She was a great Woman of God. May God give you strength and peace that surpasses all understanding. Bishop Darryl D. Redding, Sr. & the Holy Temple Church of the Trinity family.

Heaven has indeed gained an angel๐Ÿ’•. Your sweet smile always brought joy to my heart. Rest well Auntie and I'll see you after while.

Rhonda McClendon Johnson & Family

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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