Ruth Ann Guthrie

Mrs. Guthrie was born July 7, 1923 in Warsaw, MO, daughter of the late Loyd Parks Bresee and Edith Fay Hart Bresee. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of LaGrange for 42 years and was a member of the Susanna Circle of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Guthrie was a U.S. Navy veteran where she served during World War II. She had been a very active participant of the LaGrange Art Program in the past and continued her support for many years.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, William C. Guthrie; daughter, Patricia A. Gilbert and her husband, Orren A. Gilbert; two sons, W. Michael Guthrie and his wife, Sharyn L. Guthrie, and Stephen L. Guthrie and his wife, Joanne Guthrie; sister, Mary Lou Kirksey; sister-in-law, Betty Truitt; grandchildren, Bernadette S. Guthrie, James W. Guthrie, and Jessica A. Guthrie.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 17, 2012 in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church of LaGrange with Dr. Harold Lawrence and Reverend Helen Henry officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 17, 2012 at the Chapel of First United Methodist Church of LaGrange.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, 401 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 in memory of Mrs. Ruth Ann Guthrie.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636 www.shlagrange.com