Annie Ruth Spivey

April 2, 1950 - November 9, 2016

Mrs. Annie Ruth Bennett Spivey, age 66, of Douglas passed away Wednesday morning, November 9, 2016, at Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida following an extended illness. She was born April 2, 1950 to the late Thomas Gordon Bennett and the late Margaret Smith Bennett. Mrs. Spivey, a native of Atkinson County, was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by 1 Brother, Joe Bennett. Mrs. Spivey attended Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church in Atkinson County and The Sanctuary Church on Waldroup Avenue in Douglas. Survivors include: Children, Janice (Howell) Leavens, Frankie (Michelle) Spivey, Brenda (Mark) Royals, Charlie Spivey, Linnie (Jason) Weiler and Tillman “T. J.” Spivey all of Douglas, GA; 2 Sisters, Matilee Harper and Linda Joyce Williams, both of Douglas, GA; 1 Brother, Travis Bennett of Waycross, GA; 11 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Graveside Services and Interment were held Friday morning, November 11, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at Tanner Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Spivey and Rev. Bob Powell officiating. Active Pallbearers were the Staff of Ricketson Funeral Home. Special Musical Selections, “Mama’s Boy,” was rendered by CD Music and “I Am Not Alone,” was presented by the Soloist, Jae Vera Royals, with CD Music. Condolences may be left at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.