Mrs. Hazel V. Ruis
October 31, 1922 - August 20, 2017
Hazel V. Ruis, 94, of Tallahassee, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017, in Tallahassee. A daughter of the late Joseph Calhoun and Ruby Baker Brown, she was born October 31, 1922, in Moultrie, Georgia. Also preceding her in death are her husband, Joseph S. Ruis; a daughter, Judy Ann Ruis; and sisters, Dorothy Hines and Hattie Ruth Casey. She worked several jobs in her life, including working at Sam’s Club for many years. She was also a member at New Hope Christian Center. She is survived by her children, Betty Strickland (Charlie), Ray Ruis (Geri), Jerry Ruis (Lolly), Bobby Ruis (Janice) and Brenda Dekle (Simeon); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The funeral is 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Abbey Funeral Home, with visitation the hour prior to the funeral. Interment follows at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.
Hazel V. Ruis, 94, of Tallahassee, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017, in Tallahassee. A daughter of the late Joseph Calhoun and Ruby Baker Brown, she was born October 31, 1922, in Moultrie, Georgia. Also preceding her in death are her husband,... View Obituary & Service Information