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Eugene Outlaw
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Nancy Outlaw
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Ruth Quinn Outlaw ___
Born August 9th, 1922
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known as Mrs. Ruth, grandmama, Mrs. Outlaw, mama... ___
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That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. _
Romans 10:9 KJV
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stringy beef, macaroni, kind, loving, sharing, caring ___ Gma loves to work in the garden
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hard-working, good Christian, loves to cook, loves her family ___
Grandma’s peas and macaroni, gardening, lunch after church, Dogwoods ___ garden cart, biscuits
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Thanksgiving and Christmas eating, homecoming at Gma’s church ___
God loving, Joy Club, tiny handwriting, a dedicated member of Alum Springs Baptist Church & loved everything about it, blond brownies ___ Mrs. Outlaw makes her children’s & grandchildren’s favorite food when we come to eat, peas & macaroni, stringy beef, country ham, chicken salad & sausage casserole & of course, many others
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walking into Mrs. Outlaw’s house is like getting a nice, warm hug, it is very warm & cozy, Mrs. Outlaw is very patient in everything she does, Salt of the Earth ___
repairing torn jeans & clothes, dedicated wife & mother, church treasurer, extension club, all the grandkids love her Grandmama peas ___
“Thank You until you’re better paid”
country ham, rice, biscuits, summer garden, fresh vegetables, green thumb, African Violets, values–from the old school
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making my clothes–pants x2 with reversible vest, teaching by example, humble–wanting nothing and no recognition, birthday pound cakes, blond brownies, visiting sick people, everybody has their favorite Grandma meal (food) ___
the only person who could get jeans to fit me ___ round fish
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cutting watermelon underneath the pecan tree ___
great cook, hard-working, unconditional love (even when some of us grow beards) ___ gardening
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I’ll always remember the many meals and family gatherings spent at Grandmama’s house, more importantly I’ll also remember the example she set for all of us, she has always been there to help or lend support when anyone in the family or commuinty needed her, and for that, I am thankful ___
quiet, humble, strong, faithful, trips to the beach and mountains when I was young, sending me to camps–basketball, 4-H, church ___ flowers, garden, pretty yard, always cooking breakfast, summer time–taking out 2 barns of tobacco, cooking dinner, taking off tobacco, housing tobacco help (Robby & Bill), washing the clothes
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the extra big Bible school class one year, thanks for always being there when I needed you, for the countless meals you fed me, for all you did for Nancy, for the way you raised me, for your example as a parent, for the babysitting of Josh & Anna ___
a woman of God, a great supporter, trying to make her laugh, the greatest humble spirit I know, I remember getting so excited to cut her grass, washing her car, when Grandmama fed my friends they always wanted to go back to “do work� for her ___ food, food, food, the kids’ table, my favorite brownies, chicken salad, her always making sure I had a to-go plate, family dinners, sweet tea, food, food & more food
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a life, spirit & person I strive to be, being content with the smallest things in life, Alum Springs, hugs, smiles, love, hope & grace ___
great cook, great seamstress ___ loving
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understanding ___
terrific cook, wonderful gardener ___ quiet personality
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excellent mother-in-law ___
a quiet, kind lady with a humble spirit, never wasteful, her love and knowledge of plants and flowers, being totally unselfish, a remarkable ability to remember numbers, one-half of an inseparable team ___ a daily model of Christian character, an excellent cook who managed to incorporate everyone’s favorite dishes into her menus, a seamstress who desired perfection
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a staunch supporter of her children, in-laws and grandchildren, her desire for a neat yard, blond brownies, saying “No news is good news” and “Worry is interest paid on trouble before it happens” ___
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These memories... ___ They are much stronger than simple thoughts and more powerful than words or images can convey. These memories rekindle aromas in the kitchen, laughter around the table, plants in the garden and smiles upon arrival.
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These memories transcend time: illuminating the past, preserving the present, molding and shaping tomorrow. ___
These memories are imprints of God’s devotion and impressions of His legacy, These memories create a mold of humility and purity. ___ They shape all that we hope we are and everything we aspire to be. Together, these memories weave a story of a remarkable person. They create the exceptional and distinguished story of a mother, a caregiver, a nurturer, a mentor, a hero and a friend...
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Ruth Quinn Outlaw ___
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There are some people in our lives that are truly unforgettable. These people teach us valuable lessons–about life, spirituality, community and unconditional acceptance–that impact us forever. Ruth Outlaw is one of those people. Through her spirit and goodwill, so many have come to understand what it means to be dedicated to others. And by being in her presence, many have realized the purest essence of family. To reminisce about times with Ruth is to really understand the value of life and the most important element of it: precious moments spent with those who value, love and accept us for who we are. If we all grow to appreciate this with every person who becomes a part of our lives, our existence will become that much richer...
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...and the memories and moments will never end.
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