Mrs. Ruth M. Lee, age 100, formerly of Winfield, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, 1/30/2023, at her residence in Grayson, Georgia.

Mrs. Lee was born in Cookeville, Putman County, TN on August 16, 1922 to James B. and Ova S. Mills. Mrs. Lee was the oldest living member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Winfield. She lived a life full of grace, which was strengthened by her faith in God. She remained a member of Harmony Grove even after moving to Georgia to live with her daughters. She loved her church family and was devoted to the members there.

Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was affectionately called GG.

She loved reading her Bible daily even at age 100. She enjoyed being with people and was always a good listener. She loved music, especially gospel hymns. She would often sing her favorites “Nearer My God to Thee” and “Count Your Many Blessings” as she went about her morning.

Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughter - Rebecca Rustin, granddaughter - Christy, great grandchildren – Rusty and Rory, and countless nieces and nephews whom all loved her dearly. She was even a great-great-great aunt.

Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sam F. Lee, her sisters, Alice Owens, Velma Mills, Pearl Roberts, Kate Smith and one brother James B. Mills Jr. and her daughter, O. Elizabeth Lee.

The funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Winfield, AL. She will lie in state from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the church.

The visitation will be held on Friday evening February 3, 2023 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, AL.

Bowen Funeral Home serving the Lee family.