Life’s Reflections
RuthM. 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
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.
Family
