Ruth Odom Reddick
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Ruth Odom Reddick, 85, a resident of Powder Springs since 1998 passed away on June 18, 2022. She was born to Ruth Sutton Odom & James Garnett Odom of Girard, GA on June 2, 1937. Ruth was predeceased by her parents and sisters, Julia O. Radford of Metter, GA & Nora O. Greene of Abbeville, SC. Mrs. Reddick is survived by her husband of 58 years, Loy W. Reddick & daughter, Julie Reddick of Powder Springs, GA. A ninth generation Georgian, she grew up on a Burke County farm, part of a Royal Land Grant to her ancestor, establishing her lifelong interest in history & genealogy. Ruth Was a graduate of Georgia Southern University. Her family lived in Abbeville, Spartanburg, & Camden, SC before returning to Georgia. She taught in public schools of Georgia & South Carolina; was a junior high band director as well as certified in special education. Ruth was active in Christian Women's Club. She was a frequent inspirational speaker at meetings in Georgia & South Carolina. In Camden she was the educational director at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Park. Mrs. Reddick's passions for history & genealogy resulted in memberships in fifteen heritage societies including, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames of America, Colonial Dames XVII Century, & First Families of Georgia. She authored numerous historical articles for a heritage society's national magazine and was a noted speaker for chapter meetings & several society's national conferences. Ruth was an accomplished china painter, loved gardening & hosting holiday lunches for a special group of friends. She was a member of McEachern Memorial UMC. The most important roles of her life were to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, a loving wife, and a devoted mother of a special daughter. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 Mayes Ward-Dobbins Macland Chapel with Rev. Cindy Blocksidge & Rev. Dave Hinson officiating. Family has asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Ruth's name to Samaritan's Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org . Arrangements made under the caring guidance of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home www.mayeswarddobbins.com 770-943-1511