Mother Ruthie Nettles

Mother Ruthie Nettles passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at College Hill Church of God in Christ,6414 N.  30th St, Tampa, FL 33610, with Elder Donald F. Jorden, Sr, Officiating.

A GLIMPSE INTO THE STORY

OF A LOVELY LADY

(Obituary)

GENESIS

July 23, 1932, in Williston, FL

PARENTAL GUIDANCE

Levi and Nellie Mae Morris      

Jessie Jones

CULTIVATION

Public schools in Williston, FL and obtained nursing degree

VOCATION

Retired as Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan

LOVE’S INTERLUDE

Grew up knowing the Late Van Lester Nettles when young in Williston, FL.  Their life paths took diverse directions but later reconnected when he returned to Williston for hunting and fishing sports. 

Love blossomed to a full romance and they joined together in marriage.

He took her to Michigan to be the forever wife of his youth dreams.

PROGENIES

The Late Frederick Jones                                          Leon Jones, wife Syretta

The Late Chrysanthemum “Chris” Latson               Todd Jones, wife Gloria

Jonquil Johnson-Nettles                                            Valerie Jones

GRANDCHILDREN

Reggie, Tamara, Richard, Adriana, Brianna, Rosa, Evan, Jonathan, Keshia, Shonda, Justice, Jarvis, Lavar

KITH AND KIN

A vast amount of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, godchildren, other relatives and friends too numerous to list in this space

ADOPTED FAMILY LINKS

The Jorden Families, the Broome Family, the Davis Families, the Mathis Family, the Sheppard Family, the Williams Families

DISTINGUISHED HONORS

Senior Seasoned Saint in Jurisdiction, Voted 2016-17 Woman of Excellence at College Hill COGIC, recipient of Greater Tampa District’s “Dorcas” Award, copious commendations in incalculable services (local, district, and jurisdiction) because of potent prayer proclamations/results

MINISTRY WORKS (ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN)

Member of Greater Fountain Church Of God In Christ

Appointed Church Mother 

Served on Missionary Board and Usher Board

MINISTRY WORKS (TAMPA, FL)

Member of College Hill Church Of God In Christ

Served on Mothers’ Board, Missionary Board, Choir #1, Gardenias, Nurses Unit, Sunshine Band Booster, Hospitality and Pastor’s Aide

Assistant District Mother of the Greater Tampa District and Prayer Warrior

PRAYER CORRELATIONS

Victory Prayer Warriors, Wednesday Prayer Group, D.E.E.P. Friday Prayer Group, Mt. Rose Church Of God In Christ (Pastor Ron Eagleton)

EPILOGUE

Heaven is more to be desired because of Mother Nettles’ entrance through its shining gates.  She has crowns with brilliant stones and opulent ornaments that provide immense luster in the glory land!

Mother Ruthie Nettles’ final resting place will be in Michigan with her beloved husband.  Since flowers cannot be transported, please send any acts of kindness to Todd Jones, 2444 Benson Ridge, Lithonia, GA  30058.  You may use Zelle todd.tjones@gmail.com or (734)644-6344, or Cash App at $twjones12 or (734)644-6344.

Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners

www.raywilliamsfuneralhome.com 

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