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Ruth Carolyn Wilson

July 10, 1943 — July 9, 2024

Ruth Carolyn Wilson

Ruth Carolyn Maguire Wilson, 80, of Cumming, GA passed away July 9, 2024. Ruth was born in Kansas City, MO to Ted and Violet Maguire. Mrs. Wilson was a teacher for 34 plus years. After her retirement as an educator Ruth went into the mission field spreading the gospel with her husband, Dr. Alvin Wilson. She took great joy in the lives of all she touched as a teacher, a mother and a Christian witness.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Dr. Alvin Wilson; daughter and son in-law, Angie and Steve Penley; son and daughter in-law, Philip and Lisa Wilson; grandchildren, Spencer and Kaitlyn Penley, Jonathan Penley, Sam Wilson, Ian Wilson; great grandchildren, Abby-Grace, Ellie-Mae; sister, Mary Helen Whitaker; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and beloved friends.

Funeral services will be held 1 pm Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the First Baptist Church Cumming with Rev. Mickey Caison and Dr. Jim Akins officiating. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Gardens in Cumming, GA. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Acts 1:8 Mission Offering at First Baptist Church Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Dr, Cumming, GA 30040 in honor of Mrs. Ruth Wilson. 

Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Visitation

Saturday, July 13, 2024

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church Cumming

1597 Sawnee Dr, Cumming, GA 30040

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Funeral Service

Saturday, July 13, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church Cumming

1597 Sawnee Dr, Cumming, GA 30040

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Interment

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Sawnee View Memorial Gardens

1390 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040

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