Ruth S. Dear, 91, died on January 6, 2019 at her home in Navarre, FL. She was the 12th of 13 children and she is survived by one brother, Thomas Ard Sylvest of Gramercy, LA. She is also survived by her 3 children and their spouses; son, Charles Martin Dear Jr. and wife Kathleen Dear of Livingston, TN; daughter, Marilyn Hunter and husband Charles Hunter of Milton, FL; daughter, Serena Cooper and husband Jimmy Cooper of Navarre, FL. She is also survived by: grandson, Christopher Dear and wife Jennifer Dear; great granddaughter Zoe Lea; granddaughter Viktoria Updike and husband Ryan Updike and great grandson Jeremiah Luke Updike. Ruth devoted her life to loving others, and she had a special place in her heart for children. She ran an "in home" daycare for years before working and retiring from the dental/eye clinic at East LA State Hospital. She was member of First Baptist Church of Jackson, LA, where she lovingly devoted her time in the nursery for 65 years. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Navarre, FL, for the last 6 years. She was a prayer warrior and she continued to pray over friends, family and others in need until she left this earth to live in eternity with her Lord and Savior. Visitation will be on Friday January 11, 2019 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary, LA and will be followed by a memorial service at 11:00AM. Burial will be at Azalea Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Dear, Neal McCauley, John Wayne Gayle, Darryl Adams, Leon Edwards, and Ricky Dawson. Share sympathies, memories, and condolences at www.CharletFuneralHome.com.
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My prayers are with all the family during this difficult time. I was very fortunate to say I am thankful for God giving me the opportunity too care for Ruth for several months. She taught me a lot about the bible while I cared for her. She was a smart and very loving lady. I grew very close to her and she would talk with me and cry with me. I could talk with her about anything. We had a very special bond in the short time that I cared for her. She was like a Mother to me. I will always cherish the memories we made together. I made us a nickname she was Sally and I was Jane. ❤
Go Rest high on that Mountain Sally. I will never forget you and our Friendship. You were one of a kind. I miss you and will love you forever.
Wendy Norris
January 23, 2019
Psalm 23 - Our Favorite verse she and I recited daily. Love you sweet lady.
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Wendy Norris
January 12, 2019
Rest in Peace beautiful lady. Love you.
Wendy Norris
January 11, 2019
My prayers are with all the family during this difficult time. I was very fortunate to say I am thankful for God giving me the opportunity too care for Ruth for several months. She taught me a lot about the bible while I cared for her. She was a smart and very loving lady. I grew very close to her and she would talk with me and cry with me. I could talk with her about anything. We had a very special bond in the short time that I cared for her. She was like a Mother to me. I will always cherish the memories we made together. I made us a nickname she was Sally and I was Jane. ❤
Go Rest high on that Mountain Sally. I will never forget you and our Friendship. You were one of a kind. I miss you and will love you forever.
Wendy Norris
January 11, 2019
Deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15
January 10, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Mrs. Dear was a very sweet lady.She always had a smile and kind words t0 say when I would see her at work.
Daisy Norman
January 9, 2019
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