Celebrating the life of
Ruth Kersey Showalter
May 28, 1920 - March 17, 2011
Ruth Kersey Showalter, 90, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at home after a long illness under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice and surrounded by her family. Mrs. Showalter was born May 28, 1920 on Johns Island, Indian River County, Florida, the youngest child of the oldest living Pioneers of Indian River County. She attended Vero Beach Florida schools graduating first in her class and the state of Florida at the age of fourteen. She modeled for Burdines Clothiers and the Stetson Hat Company out of Palm Beach Florida and the McKee Jungle Gardens in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mrs. Showalter was one of the first female Aviators in Chatham County and a longtime owner of Nannette's Beauty Salon. She was a parishioner of Saint James Catholic Church.
Mrs. Showalter was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Showalter.
She is survived by a daughter, Pamela S. DeLoach and son-in-law, J. Pearson DeLoach, a grandson, John Charles DeLoach Robin R., two great-grandsons, John Brandon and Robert Tristan DeLoach, and her faithful caregiver, Bernitha Vaughn, all of Savannah.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with at Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011.
There will be a private funeral and burial service.
Remembrances may be made to Spanish Oaks Hospice, St. James Catholic School, or Benedictine Military School.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Pam, I thinking of you and send my condolences to your family. Elizabeth Hammond
- Elizabeth Hammond, , GA
Pam and Pearson, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
- Anne and Greg Sweatt, Rincon, GA
Condolences to Pam and the family.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
Aunt Ruth will always be in my remembrance as a warm and caring person. She truly will be missed by many! Praying for comfort and peace for all the family. Uncle Charles and Aunt Ruth are now reunited to be forever with our Lord!
- Carleen Frawley, Showalter, Waverly Hall, GA
Pam, I thinking of you and send my condolences to your family. Elizabeth Hammond
- Elizabeth Hammond, , GA
Pam and Pearson, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
- Anne and Greg Sweatt, Rincon, GA
Condolences to Pam and the family.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
Aunt Ruth will always be in my remembrance as a warm and caring person. She truly will be missed by many! Praying for comfort and peace for all the family. Uncle Charles and Aunt Ruth are now reunited to be forever with our Lord!
- Carleen Frawley, Showalter, Waverly Hall, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
