Music lover and retired Pastor's wife, Nannie Ruth Malone, passed into the arms of Jesus, Sunday, August 21st at the age of 91 and is now worshipping in heaven alongside of her husband, Rev. Charles W. Malone Jr. and her son Rev. Danny R. Malone who preceded her in death.  Ruth was committed to ministry and loved playing the piano and singing.  She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Malone Sims and son-in-law Walter C. Sims and her grandson Patrick C. Sims and his wife Alana Sims and grandson Jamie K. Sims and also by daughter- in-law Jamie Malone and grandson Matthew & Tiffany Taylor and their son Guthrie.

Born July 11, 1931, Ruth was the daughter of J.O. and Bessie Weems of Laurel MS.  She has two surviving sisters Ottie Bankston, Faye Wogamott and brother Terry J. Weems.  Ruth loved her family and loved gathering with her brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews for lots of hugs and music and good food!  This was one of her great pleasures in life. Her legacy of music and love will be carried on by loved ones who continue to honor her by living their life to the fullest.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Colonial Chapel of Laurel on 4591 Indian Springs Road, Laurel, MS. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. The burial will then take place in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342

In lieu of flowers please donate to the church of your choice to continue her passionate work for the gospel and helping others.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com