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Ada Ruth Edwards
January 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ada Ruth Edwards, who left this world peacefully on December 24, 2024, at the age of 90.
Ruth was born on February 23, 1934, in Harmon County, Tennessee, to Mary Elizabeth Ayers and John Jefferson Lafayette Ayers, in a time and place filled with humble beginnings and deep family bonds. She was the eldest of 9 children. She grew into a woman of unwavering strength, boundless love, and profound faith, leaving a lasting legacy for all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Theodore Edwards, her cherished son Bill Bostic, her parents, her brother Johnny Ayers, her sister Leda Hancock, and her niece Sheryl Downey, Ruth now reunites with them in eternal rest.
She is survived by her two loving daughters, Janice Thorsen and Cheri Watson, who will carry her memory forward with grace and love. Ruth also leaves behind a rich family legacy, including five grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and sixteen great-great-grandchildren, each of whom brought joy to her life and will cherish her memory.
Ruth is also survived by her six devoted siblings, each of whom held a special place in her heart. Her brothers are Donald Ayers and his wife Sue, whom Ruth lovingly described as another sister; James Ayers; and Bob Ayers and his wife Beth. Her sisters include Dorris Van Deusen, Janie Troup and her husband Jerry, and Mary Wasson and her husband Joel Wasson Jr. Beyond her immediate family, she was surrounded by an extended network of nieces, nephews, and great- and great-great-nieces and nephews who adored her. Her warmth and kindness left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Ruth’s life was a testament to resilience, love, and generosity. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her unwavering devotion to her family, and her ability to make everyone she met feel special and loved.
A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Faith Chapel in Cantonment, FL. on Sat. Jan 11th. Family viewing is at 12pm, friends are welcome at 1pm and service will start at 2pm.
Though we mourn her loss, we are comforted by the knowledge that Ruth’s love and legacy live on in all of us.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
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