Dortha Jean Ruggs Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dortha Jean Ruggs of Shalimar, Florida, who passed away on August 23, 2024, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nathan Tarvin and Leatha Tarvin; her grandson Dequain; and her brother Joe. She is survived by: her husband Hubert; her children, Tasheka Ruggs, DeWayne Ruggs and Sean Williams (Melicia); her grandchildren, Isaiah, Jacob and Amber; her siblings, Robert Tarvin (Barbara) of Bessemer, AL, Mary Norris of Bessemer, AL, Lillie Crockett (John) of York, AL and Barbara Butler of Atlanta, Goergia; her aunts and uncles, Alma Travis, Barbara Tarvis, Pauline Lake, Robert Lake (Loretta) and Albert V. Gaines (Rosetta); and her close friends, Deborah Gordon, Dollie Pugh, Ollie Goodwin, Sharon Rothwell, Linda Daye, Susie Sawyer and Pam Thomas. She is also survived by eight sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; twenty-seven dedicated nieces and nephews; three god-daughters; and a host of great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 30th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and at 10:00 PM at the Davis-Watkins Funeral Home (113 Racetrack Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547). A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 31st 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Beulah Baptist Church (109 Mc Griff St NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549). A burial was held on Monday, September 2nd 2024 at 10:00 AM and at 10:30 AM. A graveside service was held on Monday, September 2nd 2024 at 3:30 PM.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Word of Faith Ministries in Dortha's name at P.O. Box 146, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549.
