Willie Ruth Early

Willie Ruth Early (Wilson) was born on December 5, 1950, and was the third daughter born to the late Lois Wilson in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ruth entered into her eternal peace on October 8, 2025. This date is especially noteworthy, as it is the birthday of her now deceased, youngest daughter Teffany.

Ruth attended Sawyer Junior High and graduated from Woodward High School in 1969. She worked at a number of jobs before working at Leather Specialty, and later securing her employment with General Electric Aircraft, where she later retired after 32 years 8 months of service. Although retired, Ruth continued in her position as Union Trustee several years thereafter.

Ruth had a vibrant, friendly personality and Godly spirit that resulted in an abundance of loving friends over the journey of her life. Ruth seemed always poised and ready to help others and always seemed to know what to say in a needed moment to provide love, comfort or support. It was one of her many God-given gifts.

Ruth had skillful hands. She was impressively creative at sewing, knitting, crocheting and even doing macrame. She had a flair for interior design and was especially talented at creating beautiful floral centerpieces.

Ruth and Thomas Early married in 2004. Ruth was a devoted wife to her husband Thomas for 21 years. This loving couple enjoyed their years together in a beautiful blended family full of genuine love and devotion.

Ruth was blessed to be the mother to three beautiful daughters Katara, Estell, and Teffany (deceased) and gained a bonus daughter Trina. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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