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Ruth L. Wolfe, 96, died Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was a longtime resident of Belzoni and Ridgeland Mississippi. Ruth and her twin sister Jane were born on October 26, 1926, in Vaughn, Mississippi to Sherman and Minnie Hayden Lusk. After the death of their Mother at 3 days old, they were reared by their paternal aunt and uncle Revered John and Mamie Lusk Patridge of Belzoni.
Ruth graduated from Belzoni High School, Holmes Junior College and Delta State Teachers College with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught school several years in Sunflower, Mississippi where she met her husband of 47 years, Rubin Wolfe. Ruth was employed as a Medical Records Clerk for the Humphreys County Health Department for 25 years. She was a longtime member of Belzoni First Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her parents Sherman and Minnie Hayden Lusk and Revered John and Mamie Lusk Patridge, her husband, Rubin Wolfe, and three sisters Jane Lusk Brandon, Earline Patridge Guy, and Frances Patridge Wasson. She is survived by her daughter Lisa of Ridgeland, Mississippi.
The family will be holding a private service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church 302 Pecan Street Belzoni, MS 39038 or the charity of your choice.
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