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Ruth Williams Obituary

Williams, Ruth M. Age 91. Beloved wife of Milton; loving mother of Gloria Smith, Dolores Miller, Pamela Williams and Kevin Williams; cherished grandmother of Kerry Hawkins and James Miller; proud great-grandmother of 4 and great-great-grandmother of 2; dear sister of Ronald Robinson, the late Edward Morris and the late Eli Cook, Jr.; also loved by many nieces and nephews. Visitation to be held from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28th at Doty Nash Funeral Home at 8620 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago. Repast and viewing to be held on Monday, September 29th at 9:00 a.m. at St. Clotilde Catholic Church, 8430 S. Calumet, Chicago, with funeral services following at 10:00 a.m. Immediately following services, Interment will be at Washington Memorial Gardens, 701 Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois. Former President of St. Leo the Great Catholic School Board. Longtime member and former Secretary of the Women's Auxiliary, Chicago 'DODO' Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations to a scholarship fund in honor of Ruth Williams are appreciated. Please send check payable to Chicago 'DODO' Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (note in memo: Ruth Williams Scholarship Fund) to Chicago DODO Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., P.O. Box 19063, Chicago, Illinois, 60619-0063.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 27, 2014.

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Kortney W.

September 30, 2014

Deepest condolences to the family of Ruth Williams. May our father in heaven continue to bless your family at this difficult time.

Kimberly Durr-Williams

September 28, 2014

To the family of Ruth M. Williams: the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Shippees and Sorors of Pamela Williams extend our sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of your Beloved Mother. Mrs. Williams was always a joy to be around and a wonderful woman, she will truly be missed. All of you are in our prayers. Love Kim Williams, Janet Jackson, Linda Wilkins, Venita Edwards and Kathy Gwynn. Sympathy is also extended from Robye Scott

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