Ruth Neely Jernigan Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Neely Jernigan of Hernando, Mississippi, born in Jackson, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth Neely left this world on August 8, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Neely Jernigan to show support.
As Ruth Neely departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ruth Neely. Though Ruth Neely may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eldon T. Neely and Evelyn Cummings Neely; her son Eldon Dart; and her husbands, Thomas Dart, Jerry Jernigan and Hugh Foster.
She is survived by: her stepsons, Paul Foster of Hernando, MS and Kenneth Foster of Plattsmouth, NE; her sister Eleanor; and her nephew Jason Barnett. She is also survived by several grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
