Ruth Grigsby McWilliams, 89 W. Armuchee Valley, Ga.
Ruth Grigsby McWilliams, of West Armuchee Valley, Ga., passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was 89. Ruth was born Sept. 20, 1926, in West Armuchee Valley to the late R.C. Grigsby Jr. and Hattie Pruitt Grigsby.
She was a lifelong member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she served as treasurer as well as many other roles.
A graduate of West Armuchee High School, she attended business school in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was secretary at Gold Kist Farm Store alongside her husband who was store manager.
She also worked as secretary with the Walker County School System at Armuchee Valley Elementary School for many years, helping guide many new principals and teachers who came
through its front doors. After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with family, especially with her six granddaughters and helping on the family farm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford W. McWilliams; sister, Helen G. Pope; brothers, Cecil Grigsby, Kylus Grigsby and Robert Grigsby.
Survivors include: Her sons, Mark K. McWilliams, David L. (Renee) McWilliams and Keith J. (Danna) McWilliams; granddaughters, Hilary (Tyler) Roden, Kendall McWilliams, Melissa (Brice) Sherfesee, Rachel McWilliams, Lydia McWilliams and Ansley McWilliams; sister-inlaw, Thelma W. Grigsby and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Sunday, July 31, from 6-8 p.m., and Monday, Aug. 1, at Shiloh Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until time of service.
Funeral service: Monday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in West Armuchee Valley with Pastors Chuck Romain and Terry Burns officiating.
Burial: McWilliams Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Brice Sherfesee, Tyler Roden, Dan Brannon, Brian Hart, Matt Dooley and Brandon Gilbreath.
Honorary pallbearers: Deacons of Shiloh Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McWilliams Cemetery Fund at Shiloh Baptist Church, 46 Manning Mill Road, LaFayette, Ga. 30728.
Online guestbook available at wallis-wilbanksfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.