Obituaries

Ruth Geddis

8/26/1929 - 4/23/2025

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Obituary For Ruth Geddis

Ruth Geddis, affectionately known as Leola, was born on August 8, 1929, in the close-knit community of Geddisville in Summerville, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of Joshua L. Geddis and Levenia H. Geddis. Ruth was the youngest of two children and was preceded in death by her dear sister Angie Geddis (Ben).

She was educated in the Dorchester County School System and left home at an early age to pursue a better life. Her journey took her to Charleston, SC, and later to New York City, where she made her home for many years. Ruth worked diligently in various factories during the 1970s and eventually returned home to North Charleston, SC, after retirement. In her later years, she moved to Cross, SC, where she lived with her niece Annette Middleton and her husband Paul Middleton.

Ruth is survived by her devoted son Eric Simmons (Charmaine) of Atlanta, GA. She leaves behind cherished memories in the hearts of her extended family, including her nephew Apostle Benjamin Broughton (Carol) of North Charleston, SC, and nieces Valerie Richards (Albert) of North Charleston, SC, Linda Hunter (George) and Andrea Dowling (Mark), both of Jacksonville, FL, and Annette Middleton (Paul) of Cross, SC. She is also fondly remembered by her niece-in-law Natasha Stevens of Jacksonville, FL, along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Ruth will be remembered for her resilience, quiet strength, and the love she extended to all who knew her.

INFORMAL VISITATION

None

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM, The Low Country Mortuary

INTERMENT

Private

Program

Services

3 May

Funeral Service

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

The Low Country Mortuary 1852 E. Montague Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29405 Get Directions »
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  • 05/01/2025

    Lavern Geddis-Harrison

    My sincere condolences to our family, my thoughts and prayer are with you. Lavern Geddis-Harrison

  • 04/30/2025

    Shakema Jones

    Auntie Leola, We love you dearly, but God loves you more. Take your rest Auntie. You have been an amazing, 2nd grandmother to me and my family and we know you have been granted entrance into God's Heavenly Kingdom. We love you🩷🙏🏾🩷🙏🏾🩷🙏🏾🩷 Love, Blake & Shakema "Sheema" Jones and Family

  • 04/30/2025

    Eric & Simmons

    Mom inlaw Leola was a Beautiful soul. A true woman of God. Eric & I cherished the times we spent with her. She was always a pleasure to have around. I enjoyed looking after her when she came to visit whether it was cooking doing her hair and shopping with her.It was a pleasure!!!! She knew what she wanted and you couldn't tell her any different. Take your Rest wonderful woman of God aka "young lady" I will truly miss her. 💐😘❤️

  • 04/30/2025

    Eric & Simmons

    My mother Leola Geddis was one the most beautiful loving souls I have ever had in my life. We had Leola with us for 95 years. I thank God for every moment spent with my mom. Leola Geddis will be truly missed.Love you always, your son Eric m. Simmons

  • 04/28/2025

    Pam Dowling

    My Beautiful Auntie Leola will be missed by my family. Job Well Done True Servant of God. Love Pam and Mark Dowling..Jacksonville FL

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