Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Ruth Stewart Joiner, age 75 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Friday, October 7, 2022. Mrs. Joiner was born in Sylacauga, Alabama the daughter of the late Harold B. and Christine Carver Stewart, was an Active member of The First Baptist Church of Jefferson, Jefferson Women’s Club, Jefferson Garden Club, Better Hometown, and the First Baptist Church Food Bank. Mrs. Joiner was a retired Secretary for the J.E.M.C. Marketing Division. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Joiner is preceded by her husband James V. Joiner, Sr..
Survivors include a son Jay Joiner (Christina) of Jefferson, daughter, Kelli Porter (Brantley) of Jefferson. Four grandchildren, Cannon Joiner, Price Joiner, Tradd Porter (Lisa), and Camille Porter. Two great grandchildren also survive.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Reverend Justin Safely officiating. The family will receive friends 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson Food Bank, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, Georgia 30549 or at www.fbcjefferson.org
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467
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