Alma
Ruth Josey Harrell, November 11, 1927 – February 5, 2023
Ruth Josey Harrell, age 95, of
Ruth was the oldest of four daughters of Cliff and Lois Josey
and was born and raised in
Ruth was a consistent, strong, loving presence in the lives of
her husband, children and grandchildren. Ruth and Tom always emphasized
the need for a good education and ensured that their children had an opportunity
to be well educated and prepared for life.
Ruth took pride in her gardens and landscaping and spent
countless hours outdoors. Her home was always welcoming to family and friends.
Ruth’s greatest joy was time spent with her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. She always had a smile on her face when holding little babies.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; her parents; her
three sisters, Gladys Harrison, Agnes Edmunds and Marcia Ann Green; and her
daughter-in-law Rebecca Harrell. She is survived by her children Del
(Walter) Goodman of Bainbridge, Jane (Paul) Roberts of Brookhaven, GA, Rudy
(Rebecca) Harrell of Atlanta, Susan (Alan) Pinnell of
Charleston, SC, Marcia (Dan) Hodges of Greensboro, GA and Ben (Kathy) Harrell
of Bainbridge ; her grandchildren Darrell (Teresa) Goodman, Mark Goodman, Carla
(Michael) Chastain, Tom Roberts, James (Sarah) Roberts, Tim (Lauren) Roberts,
Ross (Joanna) Harrell, Whitney (Ryan) Beiner,
Brittany (Michael) O’Shaughnessy, Brandon (Tricia) Woods, Haley (Matt)
Reynolds, Daniel (Torie) Hodges, Thomas (Danymarie) Hodges, Benjamin Harrell and Lawson Harrell; and
15 great grandchildren.
The funeral service for Ruth will be at 2:00 pm on
Friday, February 10 at
Bryant Funeral Home, located at