Ruth Rosetta Douglas
Ruth Rosetta Douglas, age 85, of 2020 Spruce, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 29, 1928 in LaGrange, MO the daughter of William & Edith (Bayles) Majors. She married Richard Douglas on July 2, 1948 in LaGrange. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2009. Mrs. Douglas was a School Bus Driver for the Quincy Public School System for almost twenty years. She was a very active member of 1st Baptist Church in Quincy. At the church, she was a member of the Ushers Board and a faithful Sunday School teacher of the Primary Class. She was also a member of the Wemiadausis Club. She was a member of the Ladies Standard Review Club and the Central District Association. She was also a member of the VFW Post 619 Women’s Auxiliary.
She is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Roxinne Douglas of Quincy; Renea R. Douglas of Quincy, Richard W. Douglas, Jr of Minneapolis, MN; Rhonna Douglas-West of Minneapolis, MN and Ryan R. Douglas of Shawnee, IL.
GRANDCHILDREN: RaShauna Washington, Walter R. Majors, Jahnekia A. Burks, Jimere Douglas, J’Kolbe Kelly, Tremass Pleasant, Danica Trone, Jared Holtschlag, R’Shon Douglas, Terrell Douglas, RhoMel West, Ryan Douglas II, Ryonna Douglas, Peyton Nicholson and Ariya Nieders.
ONE SISTER: Maxine Green
BROTHERS IN LAW AND SISTERS IN LAW: Roger Douglas, Stanley Douglas and his wife Christina, Viola Majors, Claydine Douglas, Edith Majors, Genevieve Douglas, and Polly Mae Crawford along with a host of Great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, her dearest childhood friend: Cleo Robinson and numerous friends.
In addition to her husband, Ruth was also preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Rhomo-Vincent Douglas and brothers: Floyd Majors and Odelee Majors.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013 at First Baptist Church from 12:00 noon until 1:30. Following the memorial, graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday in Quincy Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Family. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dear Family of Mrs. Douglas: She was a wonderful person. Always enjoyed working on committees with her at Pilgrim Baptist Church. She will certainly be missed. God Bless all of you in your time of sorry.