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Ruth Brinson Pennington

September 7, 1929 — March 24, 2018

Ruth Brinson Pennington

Ruth Brinson Pennington

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Ruth Brinson Pennington, 88, entered into rest Saturday, March 24, 2018.

Mrs. Pennington was born in 1929 in Garfield, GA. She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church for 35 years, where she was a member of the Women’s Club and communion leader. She was a current member of First Baptist Church for the past 20 years. She was a homemaker and devoted her entire life to her children and grandchildren. She was the perfect example of a true southern bell.

She is survived by her children: Glenda Booker (Norman), James E. Brinson, Jr. (Cindy), and Patsy Weaver (Marty); stepchildren: Larry, Tommy, Delamar Jr., and Jack Pennington; grandchildren: Todd and Kim Booker, Matthew Weaver, and Jamey Brinson; great grandchildren: Hannah and Harrison Booker; sister-in-law: Rose Johnson; special friend: Roxie Key; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Studley, her grand dog. She is preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Brinson, Sr., and second husband, Delamar Pennington, Sr.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff on the 3rd floor at Doctors Hospital and a special thanks to Dr. Youmans for her care and compassion.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Storey Chapel of First Baptist Church of Augusta with Rev. Patti Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12 Noon, at the church.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons and stepsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her sons and step grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation at Doctors Hospital, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Building C, Augusta, GA 30909 or to First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, GA 30909.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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