Katie Ruth Barlow Soles

January 24, 1933 - November 18, 2017

Mrs. Katie Ruth Barlow Soles, age 84, of Douglas passed away late Saturday evening, November 18, 2017 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Soles, a native of Vidalia, Toombs County, was born January 24, 1933 to the late John T. Barlow and the late Sarah Ann Reese Barlow. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlie Soles, 8 Siblings, Frank Barlow, Ernest Barlow, Roy Barlow, Myrtle Cooper, Sally Woodruff, Irene Yates, Grace Smith and Lonnie Anderson. Mrs. Soles had been a child care provider for many years. She loved all of the children that she cared for and they loved her. Mrs. Soles was a member of Parkview Holiness Church. Survivors include: 4 Sons: Gary Soles and Dewayne Soles and his wife Cathy of Fitzgerald, GA Kenny Soles of San Francisco, CA, Raymond Soles and his wife Alma of Willacoochee, GA 1 Daughter: Kathy Soles of Douglas, GA 9 Grandchildren: Dr. Brian Soles and his wife Leah of Michigan , Kevin Soles of Atlanta, GA, Lauren Day, Alisha Ann Day, Ruth Ann Day and Laurence Virgil Allen Day all of Douglas, GA Brian Champion of Virginia, Mike Champion and Nathan Champion both of Fitzgerald, GA 4 Great Grandchildren: Charlotte Soles and Clara Soles both of Michigan, Chelsea Champion and Payton Purcell both of Fitzgerald, GA Special Friends: Laurence and Alice Day of Douglas, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of friends The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon, November 22, 2017, at 3:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Culpepper and Rev. Herschell Smith officiating. The interment followed in Hebron Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Greg Soles, Sammy Woodard, David Barlow, Thomas Barlow and Laurence “Duke” Day. Special Musical Selections. “Send Your Best Angel for My Mama”, was presented by CD Music, “Beulah Land” and “Amazing Grace” were presented by Greg Soles, with Jessica Griffin, at the Keyboard, and “Wind beneath My Wings” was presented by CD Music. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by Jessica Griffin, at the keyboard. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.