Ruth Geraldine Langford, 92, of Gillsville, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, following a brief illness.
Born on August 25, 1915, in Jackson County, she was one of nine children born to the late William Joseph and Leah Murphy Cash. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Grady Langford. She was devoted to her family and words cannot express their loss, according to family members.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Rebecca Langford and Larry Sailors, Maysville, and Christa Sue Langford Pickett, Albany; brothers, Carey Cash, Bethlehem, and Myron Cash, Hoschton; sister, Ann Georgine Smith, Waycross; grandchildren, Pam Sailors, Springfield, Mo., Mark Pickett, Albany, Paige Pastor, St. Simon’s Island, Richard Sailors, Maysville; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, at the Holly Springs United Methodist Church with the Revs. Tom Fish and Bob Lewis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Pickett, Richard Sailors, Scott Pastor, Roger Cash, Donald Cash and Mike Isbell.
Memorial contributions may be made to one’s charity of choice.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.