Ruth F. Marty, 102, went home to be with her Lord at Lackey Convalescent Home in Forest, MS on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Edmund John Marty. She was born to the late Fred and Beulah Fussner, of Mentor, Ohio on September 13, 1915 in Willoughby, Ohio. She leaves behind two daughters, Sybil Marty Cheesman (Robert) and Zoe Ellen Brumfield (Robin), 4 grandchildren, Brian S. Cheesman, Justin T. Brumfield, Heather C. Warner (Dusty) and Michael C. Brumfield.
An avid Symphonic music lover, Mrs. Marty was a long time educator, teaching Physical Education at all levels in the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and Casper, Wyoming public school districts after receiving her Bachelor of Masters degrees from Miami of Ohio and New York University respectively.
Parkway Funeral Home, Ridgeland, MS is in charge of arrangements. Visitation and chapel service will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons International or Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
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December 28, 2017
Rodney Brown
Zoe and Sybil (and families)
I wish I could have known her longer. God Bless you all during this celebration of her life. She had a lot of spunk when I met her many years ago.
Rodney Brown - Power Financial Group
December 7, 2017
The Staff of Parkway Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
December 6, 2017
May you find comfort from God
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