Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Duhart

Ruth Elizabeth Turner Duhart was born in Coolidge, Georgia on March 21, 1923 to parents King Solomon and Rosalee Turner. Ruth had a twin sister who died as a young child. Her siblings were Albert, Abraham, Peggy, Vivian, and Iris. The Turner family moved to Tallahassee, Florida where Ruth lived throughout her childhood. Ruth was 11 years old when her mother, Rosalee died. She was raised by her father, King Solomon Turner, who worked hard and dedicated himself to raising his children after his wife's death. Ruth was an obedient child who was very devoted to her father. She loved her family, and as a youth, she zealously took on many responsibilities for the care of her family after her mother's death. Following Mother Rosalee’s death, Ruth was blessed with the nurture of other loving women in her life: Mother Sadie, Mother Artra Mae, Aunts: Queen, Toogie (Peggy), Melissy, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Laurie. Ruth accepted Christ as her personal Savior on July 22, 1938 (age 15) at a Revival preached by Rev. Hackey at Shiloh Methodist Church. Ruth was very happy about her conversion. She joined the Church of God of True Holiness and was baptized by Pastor Nathaniel Turner in Miccosukee, Florida. She enjoyed attending Sunday School. Ruth loved God, family, and others. She had a kind and loving spirit toward people. Ruth met and married Eddie Herron. To this union one daughter was born, Mattie. Eddie Herron preceded Ruth in death. Ruth and William married and started a family. They dedicated themselves to raising nine children in Miami, Florida. William and Ruth loved children. Ruth was a strong, loving mother who gave herself wholeheartedly to the nurture of her husband and children. Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Floyd Davis. Ruth looked forward to attending church on Sundays and was blessed by worship, preaching, and fellowship with her church family. Before her health failed, Ruth looked forward to attending church on Sundays and was blessed by worship, preaching, and fellowship with her church family. Later, Ruth was preceded in death by two children, Rudine Duhart and Anita Duhart Lowery; two brothers, Albert and Abraham; and sister, Peggy. Ruth worked as a domestic worker and a clothing factory worker. When her family increased in size, she became a full time homemaker, devoting all her time to the care of her family. After her husband’s death, Ruth moved to Miramar, Florida where she lived awhile, before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia where she joined Christian Stronghold Church in Lithonia, Georgia under the pastorate of Rev. Drs. Ben and Sherry Gaither. Ruth faithfully attended church and was blessed by the pastors’ sermons. She received love and respect from her church family. During her life, Ruth Elizabeth Turner Duhart was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved God and others. Ruth Elizabeth Turner Duhart made her heavenly transition on Saturday, July 19, 2014 when she went home to eternal rest. We thank God for her life and look forward to seeing her again in Heaven.

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Duhart

March 21, 1923 - July 19, 2014