Ruth Ann Hart Hollis, 54, of Baxley died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.
Mrs. Hollis was born January 21, 1965, in Bacon County and was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was a licensed professional counselor who touched the lives of many children and was a former employee of the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. Mrs. Hollis had a colorful, bubbly personality and never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death by her father, David C. Hart, paternal grandparents, Lacy Hart and Ora Lee Sellers and maternal grandparents, Alton “Bogie” Carter and Benez Hart.
Survivors include her husband, Roger Hollis of Baxley; daughter, Morgan Yawn and husband, Seth of Baxley and a step daughter, Brandi Carter and husband, Ryan of Baxley; step son, Timothy Hollis of Baxley; mother, Manda Ruth Hart of Baxley; sister, Lana Clark and husband, Clay of Baxley; grandchildren, Rylee Tanner, Ryver Tanner and Remlee Yawn and step grandchildren, Khloe Hollis, Jaydon Hollis and Savannah Sellers and nieces, Kallie Taylor and husband Chris and Madison Aspinwall. A special friend Jennifer Luke also survives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. David Barber, Rev. Wayne Williamson, Rev. James Minick and Rev. Rick Brown officiating and a eulogy by Ashley Crawford.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Carter Cauley, Dane Clements, Ed Hart, Daniel Brooks Carter, Clay Clark and Chris Taylor.
Honorary Pallbearers were all friends in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Susan Lamb, Misty Barber, Valarie Brannen, Jeff Stringer, Sherry and Glenn Beach.
Remembrances may be made to the Georgia Baptist Church’s Home 9420 Blackshear Hwy., Baxley, Ga. 31513
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
