Obituaries

Mary Kathryn Ruffin

Mary Kathryn Ruffin, age 85, of DeWitt, passed to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Mary Kathryn was born to Harvey Simpson and Ruth Pittman Simpson on December 16, 1931. She resided in DeWitt and the Deluce community throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald "Toad" Ruffin; daughter, Cathy Jean Ruffin Fox; daughter in law, Beth Ruffin; and brothers Garland Simpson and Bobby Joe Simpson. Mary Kathryn was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church and the Prairie Gems Extension Homemaker Club. She was a prayer warrior, encourager and pillar of her church and community. She never slowed down, and was always active in jobs and activities around the community. The legacy she leaves runs deep as a devoted Christian, loving mother and beloved Grandma to all who knew her. She is survived by a son, Donald Lee and Marian Ruffin; a daughter, Vickie and Wilbur Joe McLain; seven grandchildren: Curtis and Misty Fox, Benjamin and Melissa Ruffin, Elizabeth Skinner, Leah and Deuce LaCotts, Jay and Megan McLain, Kate and Kevin Wingfield, and Dona and Seth Glaze; and eighteen great grandchildren; two brothers: Donal Simpson and William Simpson; and one sister, Marjorie Kraft. In addition she leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and very dear friends of all ages, many who affectionately called her Grandma. Services will be held at Unity Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 24, at 10 a.m. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

Published October 24, 2017

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