Ruth Olive Whitten

1928 - 2014

Ruth Olive Whitten obituary, 1928-2014

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Baker McCullough Funeral Home - Hubert C. Baker Chapel

7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive

Savannah, Georgia

Ruth Whitten Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 1, 2014.

Ruth Carter Whitten, 86, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Frederick R. Whitten.

Ruth was born and raised in New London, CN and attended local school. In 1979, she and Fred moved to Savannah and both went to work for H & R Block, Ruth retired from there after 30 years of service as a tax preparer.

She was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church and was in the Hannah Sunday School Class, a member of Hemerocallis Society (Day Lily). Ruth's love for growing prize winning lilies had a lily named after her. She also loved to train Labradors.

She is survived by a brother, Robert Carter of Uncasville, CN; a sister, Beverly Kiliveros of Myrtle Beach, SC; a nephew and neice, Jeffrey and Debbie Peckeroff of Savannah and other relatives.

On Monday morning, May 5, 2014, from 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. there will be a visitation and at 10:00a.m. a Funeral Service in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel. Burial will follow at 12:00p.m. in the National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contribution may be made in Ruth C. Whitten's name to the Lydia Wilder Missions Group at Calvary Baptist Church.

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June 13, 2014

Nate

Aunt Ruth, I'm sorry I never got down to your funeral. I have so many fond memories of going down to visit with you, uncle Fred, and Charlie. I will never forget you, and the fun I had down in Savannah and all of your funny stories. I love and miss you.

May 16, 2014

Cindy Calhoun

I knew Ruth from River's Edge, where I used to live, also enjoyed talking to her about her day lilies. My thoughts and prayers are with her. She was a very interesting and nice person to know.

May 5, 2014

RIP you are now God's angel.

May 4, 2014

Nell McCreery

My deepest sympathies to the family of Ruth Whitten. Although I don't know any of you, she and Fred were two of my dearest friends. We worked (and played) together in the world of daylilies. It was a pleasure to have known them. Nell McCreery

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7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

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