SERVICES

Ruth M. Myers of Stone Mountain, GA passed away at her home Sunday, August 13, 2017 in the arms of her daughter, Lorrie with Jackie by her side. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, August 18, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church 1147 Panola RD, Stone Mountain, GA 30088 (770)469-0908. Graveside service to follow at 12:00 pm at Hillandale Memory Gardens 6201 Hillandale DR, Lithonia, GA 30058. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that everyone “pay it forward” in a unique way to someone in need. Messages of condolence may be shared at www.GeorgiaCremation.com. The family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation 3570 Buford Highway, Suite 202, Duluth, GA 30096 (678)584-0914.

LIFE STORY

Ruth was a beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. She loved and cherished her family unconditionally including the family pets, Belle and Boomer who also sat vigilant by her bedside through her final days. She was a good Christian who was devoted to her church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lawhorn and Nellie Dial; Brother, William Lawhorn; Sister, Edna Douglas; and Husband, Jackson Alexander Myers “the love of her life”.

FAMILY

Ruth is survived by her Son, Kenneth E. Myers of Tucker, GA; Daughter and Son In Law, Lorrie and Rim Swedenburg of Stone Mountain, GA; Daughter, Jackie Stokes of Tucker, GA; Brother, Charles Lawhorn of Stone Mountain, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

When I Am Gone

When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,
Be thankful for our many beautiful years.
I gave to you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it’s time I travel on alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It is only for a time that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.
And if you listen with your heart you’ll hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then, When you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile, and say…
“Welcome Home”