Honoring a Friend

February 17, 2018

my church lost a friend and our pianist.

Ruth Ann Stockton was a good person. An example of care and concern. A passion for those less fortunate.

The morning after she was called home, I bought the most spectacular rose and placed it on our piano at church.

The memorial rose stayed on our piano until Saturday, June 16, 2018, when I placed it in the shadow box.

Here is our tribute to our friend and sister in Christ:

We love and miss you Ruth Ann.

Saying Goodbye

Yesterday hundreds said goodbye to

Ruth Ann Stockton. 

Words of her kindness and love weren't only expressed from the pulpit, but from all those in attendance.

Ruth Ann's little granddaughter chose her clothes and jewelry. She doted over her grandmother at the funeral home on Tuesday evening.

Her grandsons, daughter and and granddaughter were part of the funeral service.

Outside a Clydesdale horse draw hearse waited to take Ruth Ann's casket to its final resting place.

So much love and care for a woman who spent her life giving the same.

A Christian woman who loved Jesus. She is now among angels. Enjoying the presence of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Ruth Ann played the piano at my church. Sunday I bought a rose and placed it on the piano which had been draped in a black cloth. Our tribute to Ruth Ann.

 As I walked by Ruth Ann's casket, I patted her hand and told her I would see her when I get there.

 She was a blessing to all those who knew her.

 

 

Sunday Spiritual - Honoring Ruth Ann Stockton

Psalm 34:18

18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

 

 

An angel was called home yesterday. A kind and dear person. 

Please lift the family of Ruth Ann Stockton up in prayer as they mourn the loss of their wife and mother. And Ruth Ann's many friends.

I will be placing a single rose on the piano at church today in honor of Ruth Ann. She blessed us at that piano!