Life’s Reflections R
uth M. Traylor was born April 22, 1932, to Grant and Mary Kelley.
She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church at an early age and maintained her faith through life. She also was a graduate of St. Anthony High School. Ruth worked for Memphis City Schools from 1967-1998 as a beloved Nutrition Aide for Douglass and Northside High Schools. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; (brother) Jerry Kelley of Milwaukee, WI,; (son) Eddie Williams, Jr; (daughter in law) Charlene Williams and (grandson) Darryl Williams. Ruth will always be remembered as a community activist, beloved friend, and neighbor. She was an avid puzzle and Jeopardy enthusiast. Ruth loved being a beautician and caretaker to everyone she encountered. She was a pillar of the Douglass community, indeed a social butterfly. To cherish her loving memory, she leaves her daughter, Pamela Traylor, and three sons: Theodore Mickens, Reginald Mickens, and Preston Traylor. A sister, Beulah Dandridge(Raymond) of Seaside, CA. There are 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-greatgrandchildren.
Order of Service Saturday, October 2, 2021 • 11:00 A.M.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church 3131 Chelsea Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38108
Pastor Torrie Wilson ~Officiant~
Musical Prelude Processional......................................................................................................................The Family Solo.............................................................................................................................Adia Thompson “Miracles & Blessings” Accompanied by Aaron Thompson
Prayer..................................................................................................................Pastor Torrie Wilson Words of Comfort................................................................................................................Ava Rhyan Great Granddaughter
Poem.........................................................................................................................Tamara Williams Phenomenal Woman, Maya Angelou
Granddaughter
Acknowledgement & Obituary................................................................................Daphanie Mickens Granddaughter
Solo.............................................................................................................................Adia Thompson Accompanied by Aaron Thompson
Eulogy.................................................................................................................Pastor Torrie Wilson Recessional
~Acknowledgement ~
The family of Ruth M. Traylor would like to thank you for your prayers, calls, cards and multiple acts of kindness shown to us during this time. Your thoughtfulness helps us endure more than you know. Special thanks to the staff and leadership of: Ashton Place Nursing Home, Signature Healthcare- Dovecrest and Crossroads Hospice For all of your care and concern for our family.
~The Family
~Honorary Pallbearers ~ Prestige Corvette Club
~Active Pallbearers ~
Chauncey Traylor Antony Williams Dary Hayes
Trenton Garrett Carl Cross J.T Hayes
~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38119
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