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Celebrating the life of

Ruth English Fields

February 14, 1922 - September 21, 2008

Ruth English Fields

Tybee Island- Ruth E. Fields, 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Spanish Oaks Retreat under the loving care of the Spanish Oaks staff and Hospice.

Born February 14, 1922, she was a lifelong resident of Savannah and Tybee Island. For over 30 years, she was a member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer and a Sunday school teacher. Ruth was an avid bowler, loved making crafts and attending Senior Friendship Days. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Luther Vernon Fields, an infant son, brother, Frank English and sister, Ethel Davis.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Janet Edwards Danny; sons, Cotton Fields and Jerry Fields Jennifer; daughter-in-law, Susie Chun; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Richards Glaen; brother, Bobby English Joan; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; one Aunt and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with the Reverend Dr. David C. Laughner officiating. Pallbearers will be Dee Edwards, Chris Edwards, Jason Edwards, Jim English, Richard Swan and Fil Gustafson.

Burial: Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Spanish Oaks Hospice, 8510 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or Chapel by the Sea Mission Fund, P.O. Box 235, Tybee Island, GA 31328.

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I was very sadden to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

- Cheryl Horton, Savannah, GA

Dear Janet,Jerry,Cotton and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I loved her very dearly. We know she is in heaven with Jesus and together again with Vernon. I am sorry I wasn't able to be there. My thoughts and prayer's were with all of you. I love you all Aunt Ruth

- Ruth Fields Skinner, Loganville, GA

Dear Janet, Jerry, and Jennifer. Sorry for your loss. We know Aunt Ruth is in a better place. Jan, Mother and I wanted to be with you, but Mother is no longer able to make the trip to Savannah. May God bless and comfort you.

- Jimmy Cowan, Winston, GA

Dear Jerry, Jennifer and Family, Your Mother was a special person to me thru the years at Chapel. She was so sweet and I am going to miss her. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Remember those we love are with the Lord, and the Lord has promised to be with us. If they are with Him and He is with us, they can't be far away. In HIS Love, Harriet Jandrlich

- Harriet Jandrlich, Tybee Island, GA

Dear Family, We so wish we could be there with you all to celebrate Mamma's life. We are so sad that she is gone from us, but are grateful that she is finally with Grandaddy in heaven. We love you all and are thinking of you much during this time and sending our love across the miles. Love David Malia and Kailani

- Malia Fields Melvin, Los Angeles, CA

Dear, Janet & Danny Cotton, Jerry & Jennifer and Family. Aunt Ruth will be in our hearts and in our memories. The Lord has taken her from her pain and into the comfort of his house. I know she is with Uncle Vernon and is so happy. She will truly be missed. And her laughter will always be with us. I love you all. Judy skinner Cook

- Judy D.Cook, Loganville, GA

Just know that we are praying for you and all the family. Our Lord is faithful! HE will be with you. Linda & Eric Mason

- Linda & Eric Mason, Wheaton, IL

Thank you Lord for taking our loved one home. A joyful time was had in heaven the day Ruth arrived. To our family, God's Love and Peace during this time of remembrance.

- Buddy & Kathy Edwards, Livonia, MI

We're so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with the memories of years past, and the certain hope of a joyous reunion with Aunt Ruth English and Uncle Vernon yet to come.

- Nell and Becky, Loganville, GA

As a volunteer at Spanish Oaks I came to know Ruth as she joined in a weekly chair exercise class. Her charming smile and peaceful demeanor added much to make for a happy respite for all. She will be greatly missed. Kathryn Egan Stout

- Kathryn Egan Stout, Savannah, AB

Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Spain. It is wonderful to be able to praise the Lord for Godly parents!

- Carey and Sharon Owen, Sevilla,

Dear Jerry, Jenn, Josiah & Julia, Our hearts ache with yours in the deep loss of your dear Mom and Grandma but we also rejoice with you that she is free from her suffering and rejoicing with her Savior and Lord in perfect health!

- Barry & Barb Roberts, Cochrane, AB

Although we miss those who have gone before us we know that they are only separated from us by a thin veil for a little while. How precious it must have been when Ruth opened her eyes the first time in Heaven and saw our loving Father face to face. She was such a blessing here to all who knew her and she always had a smile. Heaven is truly blessed by her sweet presence.

- jane and ed, savannah, GA

My prayers are with you and all the family. God bless all of you. In Jesus is your blessing.

- Louie Armstrong, Gaston, SC

Alli and I would like to be with you all, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Alli & Bill Fields

- Bill Fields Sr, East Point, GA

Mrs. Fields as well as Mr. Fields were very special people to our family. They are together in Heaven with God and are preparing a place for us. I am the daughter of Solomon & Joyce Hagans.

- JoAnn Hagans Harris, Jesup, GA

Dear Family, How special it is to read the other remarks of comfort and wonderful remembrances about Mom and Dad in this guestbook. We wish we could be there with you to share the sadness we feel at saying goodbye and the joy we have in knowing that Mom is so absolutely happy now. With all our love, Les and Susie

- Susie and Lester Chun, Hilo, HI

Jerry and Jennifer and Danny and Janet: We are so sorry about the loss of your mother. However, we rejoice with you that you will see her again some day. Please know that we are praying for you all in this difficult time. Love ya, Jill and Robert Holland

- Robert D. Holland, Savannah, GA

Jerry and Jennifer, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Eric, Jill, Jacob, and Anya De Haan, Bloomington, IN

Dear Jerry and Janice, Our prayers are with you during this time. Brenda & Achim

- Brenda Griffin-Barbos, Savannah, GA

Dear Jerry, Jennifer, Joshua, Julia, and the rest of the extended family, May God's great peace and comfort be yours during these days of loss and grief. Praise Him, though, that when we grieve, we don't grieve like those who have no hope. Our prayers are with you. Love, Andy, Ruth & DJ Anderson

- Andy & Ruth Anderson, Winnetka, IL

Dear Jerry, Jen, Josiah and Julia, We share in your loss of your dearly loved mother and grandmother. Take comfort in the knowledge that she is home at last with the Lord and reunited with your father.God bless you all. Love and Peace, Harvey and Kathy

- Harvey and Kathy Nivison, Tolland, CT

Jerry, Janet, & family, We share in your sorrow and loss but greater still is the hope we share in Christ knowing of the great and glorious reunion that awaits. The Pritt Family

- Gary & Angie Pritt, Savannah, GA

My regrets at your loss. With you at this time. 1 Thes 4:14-18 /Bob

- Bob Bingham, Wethersfield, CT

She was my son's Sunday School teacher when he was very young. She's resting with Jesus and listening to Vernon play his harmonica. God bless.

- Sonny&Diana Solomon, Tybee Island, GA

Know how special the Edwards/Fields families are in our hearts and prayers..We know that she is now at Peace..and we give thanks for her life and what she meant to so many..Much love to all...

- Molly and Bill Swan, Albany, GA

Ruth will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Our condolences to her children and grandchildren and to those who will be mourning her death and celebrating her life this week. All our thoughts and prayers will be with you even though we cannot be.

- Jean and Paul Gustafson, Groton, CT

Jerry, Jennifer, and the Family of Ruth Fields, We have the promise of God's Word that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. We are praying for you as you deal with this physical loss, yet know that heaven has gained. We send our love to you all from Madrid. In Christ, Scot and Carol Musser

- Scot & Carol Musser, Madrid, - Other

My Prayers go to Janet and Dan Still earth bound. Janet Your Mom is with God and Your Dad. She is blessed and I'm sure Happy with the Lord and all her love ones May God Bess and keep you My Brother and Sister Your loving Brother

- William Bil Edwards, Richmond, VA

I was very sadden to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

- Cheryl Horton, Savannah, GA

Dear Janet,Jerry,Cotton and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I loved her very dearly. We know she is in heaven with Jesus and together again with Vernon. I am sorry I wasn't able to be there. My thoughts and prayer's were with all of you. I love you all Aunt Ruth

- Ruth Fields Skinner, Loganville, GA

Dear Janet, Jerry, and Jennifer. Sorry for your loss. We know Aunt Ruth is in a better place. Jan, Mother and I wanted to be with you, but Mother is no longer able to make the trip to Savannah. May God bless and comfort you.

- Jimmy Cowan, Winston, GA

Dear Jerry, Jennifer and Family, Your Mother was a special person to me thru the years at Chapel. She was so sweet and I am going to miss her. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Remember those we love are with the Lord, and the Lord has promised to be with us. If they are with Him and He is with us, they can't be far away. In HIS Love, Harriet Jandrlich

- Harriet Jandrlich, Tybee Island, GA

Dear Family, We so wish we could be there with you all to celebrate Mamma's life. We are so sad that she is gone from us, but are grateful that she is finally with Grandaddy in heaven. We love you all and are thinking of you much during this time and sending our love across the miles. Love David Malia and Kailani

- Malia Fields Melvin, Los Angeles, CA

Dear, Janet & Danny Cotton, Jerry & Jennifer and Family. Aunt Ruth will be in our hearts and in our memories. The Lord has taken her from her pain and into the comfort of his house. I know she is with Uncle Vernon and is so happy. She will truly be missed. And her laughter will always be with us. I love you all. Judy skinner Cook

- Judy D.Cook, Loganville, GA

Just know that we are praying for you and all the family. Our Lord is faithful! HE will be with you. Linda & Eric Mason

- Linda & Eric Mason, Wheaton, IL

Thank you Lord for taking our loved one home. A joyful time was had in heaven the day Ruth arrived. To our family, God's Love and Peace during this time of remembrance.

- Buddy & Kathy Edwards, Livonia, MI

We're so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with the memories of years past, and the certain hope of a joyous reunion with Aunt Ruth English and Uncle Vernon yet to come.

- Nell and Becky, Loganville, GA

As a volunteer at Spanish Oaks I came to know Ruth as she joined in a weekly chair exercise class. Her charming smile and peaceful demeanor added much to make for a happy respite for all. She will be greatly missed. Kathryn Egan Stout

- Kathryn Egan Stout, Savannah, AB

Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Spain. It is wonderful to be able to praise the Lord for Godly parents!

- Carey and Sharon Owen, Sevilla,

Dear Jerry, Jenn, Josiah & Julia, Our hearts ache with yours in the deep loss of your dear Mom and Grandma but we also rejoice with you that she is free from her suffering and rejoicing with her Savior and Lord in perfect health!

- Barry & Barb Roberts, Cochrane, AB

Although we miss those who have gone before us we know that they are only separated from us by a thin veil for a little while. How precious it must have been when Ruth opened her eyes the first time in Heaven and saw our loving Father face to face. She was such a blessing here to all who knew her and she always had a smile. Heaven is truly blessed by her sweet presence.

- jane and ed, savannah, GA

My prayers are with you and all the family. God bless all of you. In Jesus is your blessing.

- Louie Armstrong, Gaston, SC

Alli and I would like to be with you all, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Alli & Bill Fields

- Bill Fields Sr, East Point, GA

Mrs. Fields as well as Mr. Fields were very special people to our family. They are together in Heaven with God and are preparing a place for us. I am the daughter of Solomon & Joyce Hagans.

- JoAnn Hagans Harris, Jesup, GA

Dear Family, How special it is to read the other remarks of comfort and wonderful remembrances about Mom and Dad in this guestbook. We wish we could be there with you to share the sadness we feel at saying goodbye and the joy we have in knowing that Mom is so absolutely happy now. With all our love, Les and Susie

- Susie and Lester Chun, Hilo, HI

Jerry and Jennifer and Danny and Janet: We are so sorry about the loss of your mother. However, we rejoice with you that you will see her again some day. Please know that we are praying for you all in this difficult time. Love ya, Jill and Robert Holland

- Robert D. Holland, Savannah, GA

Jerry and Jennifer, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Eric, Jill, Jacob, and Anya De Haan, Bloomington, IN

Dear Jerry and Janice, Our prayers are with you during this time. Brenda & Achim

- Brenda Griffin-Barbos, Savannah, GA

Dear Jerry, Jennifer, Joshua, Julia, and the rest of the extended family, May God's great peace and comfort be yours during these days of loss and grief. Praise Him, though, that when we grieve, we don't grieve like those who have no hope. Our prayers are with you. Love, Andy, Ruth & DJ Anderson

- Andy & Ruth Anderson, Winnetka, IL

Dear Jerry, Jen, Josiah and Julia, We share in your loss of your dearly loved mother and grandmother. Take comfort in the knowledge that she is home at last with the Lord and reunited with your father.God bless you all. Love and Peace, Harvey and Kathy

- Harvey and Kathy Nivison, Tolland, CT

Jerry, Janet, & family, We share in your sorrow and loss but greater still is the hope we share in Christ knowing of the great and glorious reunion that awaits. The Pritt Family

- Gary & Angie Pritt, Savannah, GA

My regrets at your loss. With you at this time. 1 Thes 4:14-18 /Bob

- Bob Bingham, Wethersfield, CT

She was my son's Sunday School teacher when he was very young. She's resting with Jesus and listening to Vernon play his harmonica. God bless.

- Sonny&Diana Solomon, Tybee Island, GA

Know how special the Edwards/Fields families are in our hearts and prayers..We know that she is now at Peace..and we give thanks for her life and what she meant to so many..Much love to all...

- Molly and Bill Swan, Albany, GA

Ruth will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Our condolences to her children and grandchildren and to those who will be mourning her death and celebrating her life this week. All our thoughts and prayers will be with you even though we cannot be.

- Jean and Paul Gustafson, Groton, CT

Jerry, Jennifer, and the Family of Ruth Fields, We have the promise of God's Word that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. We are praying for you as you deal with this physical loss, yet know that heaven has gained. We send our love to you all from Madrid. In Christ, Scot and Carol Musser

- Scot & Carol Musser, Madrid, - Other -

My Prayers go to Janet and Dan Still earth bound. Janet Your Mom is with God and Your Dad. She is blessed and I'm sure Happy with the Lord and all her love ones May God Bess and keep you My Brother and Sister Your loving Brother

- William Bil Edwards, Richmond, VA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200