Ruth West

Ruth West was born on January 10, 1938 in Fairburn, GA to William Brewster Dodson and Jewell Hudgens Dodson. She passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, in Newnan, GA, at the age of 86. Ruth was a dedicated and hardworking individual who retired from the Fulton County Board of Education as an Administrative Assistant. She began her career at Campbell High School, where she also graduated. She loved her family so much. She made sure we all had AAA, in case we got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere. Always had a stocking for each of us for Christmas with scratch off lottery tickets. Cooked some mean fried chicken and prepared a family favorite grape salad. She always made a point to say “I love you” at the end of every phone call. Ruth loved the Lord with all her heart, and serving Him at Bethlehem Baptist Church was a joy in her life. Many will remember hearing her playing the organ, as she shared that gift for several decades. Sharing her musical abilities was one of her favorite ways to connect friends in fun and fellowship. She and Gene established “Tuesday Night Cedar Grove Music” in 1989, and it continues to this day as a community gathering which is treasured by many friends she made over the years. There probably aren’t many friends and family that haven’t enjoyed hearing her play her upright bass and sing bluegrass with various groups over the years. Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Franklin E. "Gene" West, Sr. She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory forever. Surviving family members include her daughter, Audrey Hope (Mike), and her son, Frank West (Susan). She was a proud grandmother to Kyle Hope (Viriya), Zach Hope (Stephanie), and Tyler West, and a great-grandmother to Colton, Evelyn, Elaina, and Graham Hope. Ruth is also survived by her sister, Mary Ann Jernigan (Ted), as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11 o'clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. Ruth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ruth West please visit our Sympathy Store. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. Ruth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ruth West

January 10, 1938 - August 20, 2024