Ruth Gerrin Jones

Mrs. Ruth Gerrin Jones, age 94, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Habersham Homes following an extended illness.

Mrs. Jones was born on April 20, 1917; she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Evie Payne Gerrin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raliegh Jones, daughter, Wanda Jones Armour, grandson, Donald Armour, sister, Vera Gerrin Chastain, and brother, Jake Gerrin. She was a lifelong resident of Habersham County. Mrs. Jones graduated from Baldwin School and was offered a full scholarship to Piedmont for basketball. She turned it down and married, and she became a dedicated and loving lady whose life revolved around her whole family. Mrs. Jones was not only a daughter, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, but a full time nurse when it came to taking care of her parents and the rest of her family. She retired from Carwood Manufacturing with 25 plus years of dedicated service. Mrs. Jones was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church. She was also the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Walter "Sonny" and Doris Armour Jones, Alto, GA; granddaughter and son-in-law, Ann Jones Cathey and Lloyd, Alto, GA, whom was raised in the home; grandchildren and spouses, Rodney and Julia Hare Jones, Cornelia, GA, Ronald Jones, Alto, GA, Rhonda Jones Loudermilk and Brian, Alto, GA, and Randy Jones, Alto, GA; 13 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, GA with Rev. Johnny Stone, Rev. J.R. Elrod, and Rev. Ray Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-9:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2011, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, GA.

Those who wish to express online condolences to the Jones family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, GA. 706-778-7123