Ruth A. "Ruthie" Jenkins 87, of Reading, passed away Monday April 29, 2019 in Spruce Manor. She was born in Reading on January 22, 1932 a daughter of the late Russell and Alvina (Page) Jenkins. Ruthie was a member of Zion Baptist Church and Daughter of Mary Alice Temple #108. She was very proud to be the first female African American meter maid in Reading. Surviving is her son, Wendell B. Jenkins and a special friend, Tracie Brown. Memorial Services will be Saturday July 6, 2019 at Forest Inn, 904 Penn St., Reading, PA. 19602, from 2-4pm. www.theocauman.com