Ms. Dawson died on October 25, 2020, at approximately 2:00 pm at Athens Limestone Hospital with her son by her side.
A graveside service will be held Friday October 30, 2020, at 1:00pm, at Antioch Cemetery in Elkmont. Bro. Steve Ferguson officiating.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Edward Lloyd Jones and Robert David (Bud) Dawson. She also lost her beloved son Edward Lloyd (Butch) Jones, Jr. (Kathy) in 1989.
She is survived by her younger son Joe Micheal (Mike) Jones and his wife Chrystal Wales Jones as well as four grandchildren: Michael Edward Jones (Amanda), Daniel Lloyd Jones, Ashley Ruth Jones and Edward Ronald (Beau) Jones. She was also blessed with 6 great-grandchildren: Samantha (Sammie) Black, Luke Jones, Sabree Jones, Grant Jones, Makena Griffin and Cohen McGowen and leaves behind numerous loving nephews, nieces, cousins and other family members.
Ruthie, as she was affectionately known, was a friend to all and loved by all who knew her. She was a trusted advisor and confidant to so very many friends of her children and grandchildren. Known for her kind and loving nature, her 34 years as a teacher in Limestone County endeared her to all who ever had the privilege of being in her classroom.
As funny as she was kind, Ruthie was the life of the party anywhere she went. She had countless friends, both young and old, and selflessly dedicated much of her life to the service of others. She was a published poet, an excellent cook, a crossword puzzle master, an unofficial race car driver in and around the Elkmont area, a tutor, an accomplished academic and lover of all music and poetry.
She was a lifelong member of Elkmont Church of Christ and loved her church family dearly. Beloved and very much respected by all who knew her, Ruthie touched the hearts of everyone she encountered while on this Earth and is now undoubtedly enriching her heavenly home.
She will be sorely missed by many and her life celebrated for decades to come. If Ruthie were here today, she would no doubt tell you all how very much she loves you, not to make a fuss over her passing and WAR EAGLE!
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