ahmer September 27, 1928 - February 14, 2003 Service to be held Friday, February 21, 2OO3 10:30 A.M. Family Hour 11:00 A.M. Furferal . Central Institutional Missionary Baptist Church 15170 Archdale Detroit, Michigan ).-% Rev. Clayton Smith, Officiating*^ We all loved her very very much, but the good Lord loved her best, she was aii inspiration to me. - Irene Dotson I Truly Miss You My Friend Our relationship was very special Two spirits from different molds: You,., gentle like a butterfly Me... solid like a rock __. >, v;}: ._'';.-'".... Yet our souls meshed like fine silk As we each touched the other's life ; r:; " You had this unique gift called v ;,, "Being aonjudgmentar1 -; > And you accepted me as a friend If ever I was too hard or too bold The softness in your words spoken sincerely Made me calm and more willing to listen You gave me a place to meditate and lay my- head ; You fed mCw-hen I was hungry . i ;' ',;.' More than a sister, you were always kind to me ; When my tears have stopped flowing And the aching in my heart settles down I'll repeat it over and over again: I truly miss you my good friend I don't have you around anymore ;, y Only fond memories of our friendship ,. This I'll always treasure. <, -,.'" .' -Arrie Martin A Precious One v A precious one from us has gone, A voice we love is stilled, , A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. And after a lonely heartache And many a silent tear, But always a beautiful memory Of one we love so dear - Brenda and Maurice The Obituary um ^--i/ V Ruth Latimer, the daughter of the late John and Hattie Sanford was born September 27, 1928 in Macon, Georgia. After a brief illness on Friday, February 14, 2003 the Lord called to Ruth and said, "Suffer no more my child, come home and rest." Ruth was educated in the Georgia School System. After marrying the late Harvey Latimer, they moved to Detroit, Michigan. To this union two children were born. Ruth loved spending time with her family and friends. Ruth found a home at Central Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Clayton Smith Sr. Sister Latimer loved and adored her church family. Sister Latimer was a member of the church's choir, President of the Bereavement Committee and a faithful member to the 52's Club. Ruth leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Sheldon Latimer; a loving daughter, Brenda Moody; son-in-law, Maurice Moody; three devoted sisters, Louise Corker of Augusta, GA, Nora Gordon of Philadelphia, PA and Hattie Ballard of Miami, Florida; brother-in-law, Richard Ballard; two sisters-in-law, Annie Marie Hanson (Jesse) of Augusta, GA and Amy Sanford of Philadelphia, PA; three adopted sisters, Jean Norman, Irene Dotson and Arrie Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; three step-grandchildren, Leon Moody, Toni Smith (Jason) and Clifton Phillips (Anya). God said you were getting weary so He did what He thought best, He came and stood beside you and whispered, "Come and rest." You bade no one a last farewell, not even a good-bye, You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. - Sheldon eK' . Of Sen"vice Organ'Prelu Processional.... . Key. Zaavan A. Fanner nary Baptist Oil Hi1 !] iso Dry' Ifgwledgnient of Cards, Telegrams 1? Condolences................. ..xffifajj&K... tsoubie u Obitu a.-*;rty...................................................... Clifton.'P"h"'illips Remari Song..... "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" ..... Yljanda :^^el Eulogy................................................... Rev. Cl Recessional Organ Postlude ................................. / (Drivers in the Funeral Procession, please toiri'Dh your headlights for safety) tarn the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. St. John 11: 25-26 Friends of the Family - ea/rerii i of Central Missionary Baptist/Church Westlawn Ceme|| 31472 Michigan* Wayne, Michigan 3 Locations 1540 West Grand Boulevard Detroit, Michigan.48208> 894-0933 : 16540Meyers-Detroit, Michigan48235 863-1300 . : 1939 South Fort Street Detroit, Michigan 48217 386-8200 . (Jf Q/tpprecmtwn The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation, the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers and many other expressions of kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and deed. A more personal acknowledgment will be made at a later date. R&L Color Graphic Printing* (313)345-3838