Seena Ruth

Seena Perryman Ruth, long time resident of Trenton, FL, died on February 1st 2020. She was 79 years old, born April 27th 1940, to OT and Lettie Perryman, also of Trenton. Her husband, Thomas Ruth preceded her in death in 1974. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018, and died from complications from the disease. She is survived by three children, Lea Ruth Knezevich (Michael), Edwin “Eddie” Ruth (Carol Burr) and Libbi Patterson (Neil Thorsby). She had 6 grandchildren: Zachary “Zack” Knezevich, Anna Patterson King (Jeremy), Daniel Patterson , Collin Ruth, Thomas Ruth and Joshua “Josh” Ruth. She also had two great grandchildren: Emersyn and Keaton King. She was one of eight children and is survived in death by sisters Elizabeth Perryman Watson and Rachel Perryman Griffin. She had a very large family and was a favorite aunt to many nieces and nephews. Family was the most important part of her life and she loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. Seena worked for Southern Bell and its affiliates for 30 years. She started out as a switchboard operator and at one time trained to be a lineman. She was very proud of her work and was blessed with many friends made while working in Gainesville. She was a member of the Trenton Church of Christ for over 40 years and taught Sunday school to many current members of the Church and residents of Trenton. Her family, the Swilley’s, settled in Trenton in the 1800’s and she was always proud to say that her family was one of the originals to Gilchrist County. When she retired from Southern Bell, she traveled all over the world. She loved to travel and was proud of all the places she was able to visit. Seena will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was never too tired to play a game, read a story or go on a picnic. Hart Springs and Otter Springs, FL were favorite camping and swimming spots. Her children’s friends were always welcome in her home and she never missed a game or an event that her children or grandchildren participated in. She loved the Florida Gators and forever wore orange and blue on Fridays before games as well as Saturday game days. Seena died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at Trenton Church of Christ, 502 NE 7th St, Trenton, FL, on Saturday, February 8th at 11am. Visitation will begin at 10am and the burial will be at Pine Grove Baptist Church (16655 NW CR-239, Trenton, FL) immediately following services. The family asks for donations in lieu of flowers to be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or Hospice. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050 and Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Seena Ruth

April 27, 1940 - February 1, 2020