Ruth Abramson

Ruth (Ruthie) Henshaw Rogers Abramson, 82, of Jacksonville, FL, died peacefully on July 2, 2017. Born to Emma and Lynn Henshaw in North Miami, Ruth attended Miami Edison High school, then received a teaching degree from FSU and a Master’s Degree from UNF. After teaching High School American History on Channel 7, Ruth taught at Fletcher High School and Sandalwood High School where she was the Department Head. She was a dynamic and creative teacher who inspired enthusiasm in her students. For many years Ruth served the community through her involvement with the Jacksonville Shell Club and the Greater Jacksonville Coin Club. Ruth’s greatest gifts were her endless creativity, her unrelenting graciousness and her ability to light up any room she entered

Ruth is survived by:

* Her beloved husband of forty years, Frank Abramson. They loved traveling the country with each other, exploring new things and meeting interesting people.

* Her brother, Lynn Ernest Henshaw, whom she adored through hugs, teasing and unwavering support.

* Her children William Michael Rogers, Patricia (Patti) Rogers Weigel and Karen Rogers Tripp, whom she raised with her loving heart in good times and bad.

* Her grandchildren, William (Bill) Weigel, Emily Weigel, Garrett Tripp, Heidi Tripp, Katherine Rogers and Christina Rogers who gave her endless joy and smiles.

* Her Great-Grandson, Giovanni Garrido, who brought a bright light to the whole family.

* Her stepdaughters Sue Dawson, Laurie Abramson, Vicki Hallenbeck and Janette Abramson who were blessed by her smiles and caring ways.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 20 at 2:00pm at

Holiday Hill Baptist Church

730 Mandalay Rd,

Jacksonville, FL 32216.

A small reception will follow in the church’s reception hall.