RuthWoolard Scarbrough, 82, of Callahan, FL passed away January 5 in Fernandina Beach, FL surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 26, 1933 in Folkston, GA to the late Raiford Sheppard Woolard and Lula Swearinger Woolard. She was a homemaker and charter member of River Road Baptist Church since 1973. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Scarbrough, Sr. of 48 years, 3-sisters, and a great granddaughter: Ashley Lauren Quarles.
She is survived by her children: Charles (Beth) Scarbrough, Jr, Ray (Beverly)Scarbrough, Sr., Tommy Scarbrough, Debra (Marcus) Rau & Zondra Pringle ; a sister: Alice Peacock; 14 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 7 at River Road Baptist Church from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 8 at 11:00 AM at River Road Baptist Church with Rev. Hal McIntosh, Rev. James Conner and Rev. Benji Loyd. Burial will follow in Camp Pinckney Cemetery in Folkston, GA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Ray Scarbrough, Jr., Marcus Rau, Jr., TJ Scarbrough, Buddy Scarbrough, Chase Scarbrough, James Scarbrough.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.
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