Wrights & Maxeys of Monroe County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
Wrights & Maxeys of Monroe County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
NamePOSTON, Ruth 
Birth Date29 Jun 1933
Birth PlacePutnam County, Tennessee
Death Date4 May 2022 Age: 88
Death PlaceTupelo, Lee County, Mississippi
Misc. Notes
Ruth Poston Brasfield, 88, passed away at her daughters residence in Tupelo on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Ruth was born on June 29, 1933 in Putnam County, Tennessee to Irwin and Nellie Freeman Poston. She later moved to Aberdeen in 1960 when she and Norris Brasfield married.
She was a devoted wife and mother, spending some of her best years as a homemaker raising her children.
Ruth was also the oldest living member of South Side Baptist Church where she faithfully worshipped each week.
She enjoyed traveling to the beach, working in her flowers and Koi pond at her home. She loved animals, especially her beloved chihuahua, Pedro.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Pam Brasfield, Tupelo; son, Billy Brasfield, Aberdeen; brother, Ed Poston, Clarksville, TN; sisters, Fran Hurt, Greenville, TX and Sue Sexton, Chandler, TX; grandchildren, Tori Brasfield, NC, Megan Brasfield and Blake Brasfield, Both of San Antonio, TX; great grandchildren, Justice, Jubel and Jayla Maultsby; a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a son, Jeff "Butch" Brasfield; grandson, Jason Brasfield; 1 sister, 3 brothers and her beloved Pedro.
Ruth was born on June 29, 1933 in Putnam County, Tennessee to Irwin and Nellie Freeman Poston. She later moved to Aberdeen in 1960 when she and Norris Brasfield married.
She was a devoted wife and mother, spending some of her best years as a homemaker raising her children.
Ruth was also the oldest living member of South Side Baptist Church where she faithfully worshipped each week.
She enjoyed traveling to the beach, working in her flowers and Koi pond at her home. She loved animals, especially her beloved chihuahua, Pedro.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Pam Brasfield, Tupelo; son, Billy Brasfield, Aberdeen; brother, Ed Poston, Clarksville, TN; sisters, Fran Hurt, Greenville, TX and Sue Sexton, Chandler, TX; grandchildren, Tori Brasfield, NC, Megan Brasfield and Blake Brasfield, Both of San Antonio, TX; great grandchildren, Justice, Jubel and Jayla Maultsby; a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a son, Jeff "Butch" Brasfield; grandson, Jason Brasfield; 1 sister, 3 brothers and her beloved Pedro.
Spouses
1BRASFIELD, Norris William , Half 2C3R
, Half 2C3RBirth Date15 Feb 1935
Death Date15 Feb 1986 Age: 51
Death PlaceAberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi
FatherBRASFIELD, Clarence Ray (1899-1990)
MotherWILLIAMS, Ivy Dial (1903-1987)