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By Staff Writer on September 2, 2022
Ruth Walker Washington, 92, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
A native of Pike County, Mrs. Washington was born Monday, July 29, 1930, daughter of the late Minnie Tyus Walker and Henry Alvin Walker, Sr. She was the sixth of nine children and the sole survivor. Mrs. Washington retired from the William Carter Company as a sewer and was a beloved and among the oldest member of the Milner Baptist Church. A member of the Woodmen of the World and VFW Auxiliary, she enjoyed sewing and her cats. Mrs. Washington was preceded in death by her parents, husband Melvin E. Washington and daughter Eileen Washington.
Survivors include a son Dana Washington and daughter Edith Stevens.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Milner Baptist Church with Reverend Brad Ellington officiating. Interment will follow in Milner City Cemetery. The family will greet friends Friday from 1 until 2 PM at the church.
Please visit www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com to post online tributes.
Williams -Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, GA is honored to serve the family of Ruth Walker Washington.