Mrs. Ruth Patterson Helton passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at her home. 

Ruth was born July 28, 1926 in Summerville, GA, the daughter of the late Altus and Mary Howard Patterson. Before her illness, Ruth was a very active member of South Summerville Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Helton; parents, Altus and Mary Howard Patterson; brother, A. V. Patterson, JR; and a sister, Barbara Carnes. 

Ruth is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Tommy Luther, and Delaine and Wayne Powell; grandson, Chuck Powell; great grandchildren, Jackson and Leslie Powell; brother, Rev. Robert Patterson, special nieces, Charlotte Carnes Maxson and Sandra Carnes DeBerry.  Other nieces, nephews, and special friends, Mary Ann Hale, Violet Murdock and Jeanette Hammond also survive. 

Private graveside and interment services will be held Friday, October 30, 2015 at Greenhills Memory Garden with Rev. Robert Patterson officiating. 

In lieu of flowers if you wish, Ruth would like for donations to be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital.

 Mason Funeral Home is directing.