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Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff
1928 - 2025
BORN
1928
DIED
2025
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Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff Obituary
Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff of 146 Rainbow Terrance, Americus, Georgia, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 2:30 PM in the sanctuary of the Friendship Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia. The burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery in Americus, Georgia.
Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff, a cherished member of the Americus-Sumter County community, was born on May 18, 1928, in Randolph County, Georgia. Mamie was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Tucker and the late Ms. Alice Jackson. She was raised and educated in the Sumter County School System, where she developed a lifelong love for learning and community engagement.
A devout member of the New Bethel Baptist Church, where she was not only a dedicated Sunday School teacher but also the oldest member of the congregation. Her faith was a guiding light in her life, and she shared her spiritual wisdom with all who knew her.
She found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an enthusiastic participant in the Georgia lottery and a fan of the soulful music of Tyrone Davis. Her love for Gospel music resonated deeply with her spirit. She also had a great love for her cats.
Cooking was another of her great passions. She delighted in preparing meals for her family and community, sharing her culinary talents at several cafes in Americus, where her dishes were cherished by all who tasted them.
She traded the cares of this life for life eternal on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Her husband, James W. Ruff, preceded her in death along with her children, Susie Louis and Timothy Ruff; and her brothers, James Hill and Moses Jackson.
As we remember Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff, we celebrate a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to family and community. Her warmth and kindness touched the hearts of many, and her legacy will continue to inspire those she leaves behind. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience with her loving and devoted children: Ms. Geneva Ruff of Boston, Massachusetts; Ms. Laura Saunders of Americus, Georgia; Mrs. Mary Johnson (Roosevelt) of Griffin, Georgia; Ms. Mattie Terry of Boston, Massachusetts; Ms. Paula Ruff and Mr. James Ruff of Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. Henry Ruff (Marie) of Boston, Massachusetts; Mr. Wayne Ruff of Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. Benjamin Ruff (Rose), and Mr. Antonio B. Ruff (Lynncarol) of Americus, Georgia; her 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; her loving sister, Mrs. Marjorie Hill of Boston, Massachusetts, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, including Ms. Mattie Watkins, Ms. Bernice Glover, Ms. Carrie Williams, and Ms. Nanell Nelson, all of Americus, Georgia.
Memories and Condolences
for Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff
Doreen Boddie
July 13, 2025
Love never ends, it’s always as close as a beloved memory a favorite hymn or a quiet prayer. Hope you’ll receive everything that gives you strength and blessings in the days to come since July3,2025 love always!
Shakeira Fisher
July 12, 2025
To my great grandmother, Ms. Mamie, the matriarch of the family—thank you for the foundation you laid for us all. I’m happy to have had the chance to spend time with you and I’ll cherish the memories forever. May you live on through us all. Rest well.
Chanda Ingleton
July 12, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always but are grateful that we have lots of great memories to treasure.
Aldelphia Smith
July 12, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marie Ruff
July 12, 2025
Dear Mamie
Thank you for welcoming me into the family in 1978. You were always kind to me. I will always remember when Cliff would call you on Sundays and you always greet him as “Cheevi Sugar”. At the end of the conversation, you would ask Cliff to kiss me, Jen, and Stephanie. I love you and I will miss you. May your spirit lives on forever with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Jennifer Ruff
July 12, 2025
I always knew my Georgia grandmother as the strong but silent type. She was always so calm, just chill, relaxed, and just totally unbothered.
Every summer we would drive to the house in Americus and I just always remembered her greetings us with a smile and you can just really feel that she was so happy to see us; so happy to see my sister and me. We had so many fun times just hanging out in the back. I have so many memories that are invaluable that I will cherish forever. I am going to miss you so much Georgia grandma . I love you and you’ll definitely be in my heart forever.
Jackie Green
July 12, 2025
My Condolences to the Family For Strength
Stephanie Ruff
July 12, 2025
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16
Georgia Grandma I know you will live forever through Jesus Christ. I Love You.
Stephanie Marie Ruff
Josephe (Pop) Buchanan
July 11, 2025
Rest in peace, Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff. Thank you for bringing together such a beautiful family and for being a light in the lives of everyone around you. You were always kind and loving to me. I am forever grateful for the blessings you gave us.
Because of you, I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Henry Ruff, who has been like a father to me. Through him I met the love of my life, your granddaughter, Jennifer Ruff.
Now you are with God watching over all of us and knowing that, fills my heart with peace. I feel your presence like a loving angel guiding us from above. Thank you for being an earth angel in every sense. Your legacy lives on in the love you gave and the family you built.
May the love of Christ be with you always.
With love and deep gratitude.
Josephe Buchanan
Jacqueline Walker
July 10, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Shirley l Green
July 9, 2025
My name is Shirley Green I didn't know Mrs Jackson but I am a friends of her lovely daughter Geneva Ruff of Boston Ma and I support her and the family with my condolences and sympathy
family be strong God has your back you are going to get through this so stay blessed
Michael Hill
July 9, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Judy Key
July 8, 2025
Rest on Ms Mamie you was a good lady love to make people feel happy you will be missed
April Lewis
July 8, 2025
Never wanted to see this day but we all have to go someday . I love you grandma and may you rest in heaven with your sweet but brutally honest self . I love you and I will forever and always be your B BABY .
Marilyn Hayes-Zanders
July 8, 2025
Love and prayers from the Zanders and Hayes family ❤❤
Paula Ruff
July 8, 2025
Mama you was the best mother.much
Mattie Terry
July 7, 2025
Rest in peace, mother your fourth daughter Mattie
Mae Thomas
July 7, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pastor Veronics Mason
July 5, 2025
To the families. I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I pray that God will comfort you all during this time.
Dr. Annette Mumphery
July 4, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darlean Mack
July 4, 2025
We have loss a great soul. May you rest in peace..
Bernice Ingram
July 4, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
The J. W. Williams Funeral Home Staff
July 4, 2025
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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