Pallbearers Nephews

Floral Attendants

Nieces

Acknowledgements The family of Ruthie Kittles would like to express our

sincere gratitude for all the acts of kindness and support that we received during this difficult time. We find strength and comfort in hearing how she touched so

many lives. We ask that you continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers, as we all cherish our memories.

The Kittles and Simon Family

Services Provided By:

Gaines Funeral Home 301 East Frontage Rd.

Sylvania, Georgia 30467 (912) 564-2344

Printed by Creations Unlimited by AJ, Inc. (912) 441-2063

Saturday, October 29, 2016 Saturday, October 29, 2016 -- 12:00 Noon12:00 Noon

Oak Grove United Methodist Church

3177 Burton Ferry Hwy.3177 Burton Ferry Hwy. Sylvania, GA 30467 Sylvania, GA 30467

Rev. Charles Way, PastorRev. Charles Way, Pastor--PresidingPresiding Rev. Dr. Francys Johnson, OfficiatingRev. Dr. Francys Johnson, Officiating

I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call

I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day - to laugh, to

love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I will miss

Be not hardened with time of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full - I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me

For God wanted me now - He set me free

~Our dear Ruthie is at peace with the angels, watching over us all, until we

meet again.

Celebrating the Life of

Ruthie Mae Kittles Sunrise Sunset August 29, 1947 October 21, 2016August 29, 1947 October 21, 2016

Obituary The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures;

he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of

my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalms 23

Ruthie Kittles (Simon), the oldest daughter of the late Spencer and Dessie Simon, was born on August 29, 1947, in Screven County, Georgia.

At an early age, she joined the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She attended Screven County Public Schools. Upon reaching adulthood, she married Colyar Kittles and moved to Long Island, New York. From this union, three children were born: Ricky, Vincent, and LaTonya.

Four siblings preceded her in death, Tommie Simon, Clifford Simon, John Willie Simon and Leartis Simon.

Her life’s passion was advocating and caring for disabled individuals and she spent 25 years of her life working for United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), where she lovingly managed a residence home for developmentally challenged adults in Brentwood, NY. She was respected as a valued and devoted professional who was a beloved friend to her staff and residents, even after her retire-ment earlier this year.

On Friday, October 21, 2016 she departed this life while asleep at home.

She leaves to cherish lifelong memories: ex-husband, Colyar Kittles, Sylvania, GA; two sons: Dr. Rick Kittles, Phoenix, AZ and Vincent Kittles (Denise), Islip, NY; one daughter: LaTonya Kittles Hendricks (Brian), Ellicott City, MD; four sisters: Geneva Oliver (George), St. Petersburg, FL; Thelma Moore, Central Islip, NY; Carolyn Simon and Bernice Bangura, both of Atlanta, GA; three brothers: Major Lee Simon (Francis), Thomas Simon (Annie), and Gerald Simon, all of Sylvania, GA; one uncle: Eugene Taylor, Sylvania, GA; three aunts: Leola Gaines, Minister Mary Watson and Eva Mae Fulcher (Walter), all of Sylvania, GA; two sisters-in-law: Lucille Simon, Sylvania, GA and Shirley Webb (David), Hartford, CT; seven grandchildren: Joshua, Andrea, Nekhi, Desiree, Kendall, Keera and Malcolm; one great grandson: Jabari; a niece and nephew who were in her daily life in Long Island, James and Brianna; several godchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who each held a special place in her life.

Order of Service Rev. Charles Way, Presiding

Processional with Final Glance

Selection ……..……...………..……..….….. Choir

Invocation……............................………….. Pulpit

Holy Scriptures…….………….…...….....…. Pulpit Old Testament & New Testament

Selection ……..……...………..……..….….. Choir

Reflections: (2 Minutes Please)

Selection ……..……...………..……..….….. Choir

Obituary ……...…(Read Silently)..…... Soft Music

Acknowledgements……….….... Sis. Maudie Powell

Solo..…………...………....…..... Sis. Sheila Johnson

Words of Comfort……….. Rev. Dr. Francys Johnson

Recessional

Her Earthly Place of Rest Oak Grove Cemetery Pine Grove Inn Road Sylvania, GA 30467

Repast Masonic Hall

Railroad Street Sylvania, GA 30467

Precious Memories