Ruthie Mincy

Ruthie Mai Mincy of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, March 18, 2024. Ruth Mincy, 91, was born to James and Elizabeth (Spivey) Parker in Henning, Tennessee on November 6,1932. After graduating high school, she moved to South Bend, IN where she met and married Gatson Mincy, her loving husband of 55 years. Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, supportive sister, a doting grandmother, loving auntie and caring friend. She enjoyed attending church, traveling, gardening and spending time with her family. She had a beautiful smile and a witty way of bringing laughter to the room. Throughout her life, Ruth was a pillar of strength, faith and wisdom, guiding her children with love, hope and grace. She joined Mt Olive M.B Church, SB, IN under the leadership of the late Pastor Henry L. Giden Sr. She continued to serve at Mt. Olive under the leadership of Pastor Hardy Williams, later becoming a charter member of the Greater New Vision MB Church. She continued to serve on the nurses board and wherever needed at Greater New Vision under the current leadership of Pastor Tyron Lax. She was also a member of the Indiana District Household of Ruth, SB Chapter Indiana Black Expo and SOAR Neighborhood Association.

Ruth’s value of hard work, compassion, and integrity, led her to employment with South Bend Comm. Schools. She worked as a secretary and a teacher’s assistant. She strongly believed in Proverbs 22:6 “train up a child in the way he should go..”. Her commitment to training up a child extended beyond her own family. She began to provide a loving and supportive environment for countless children in her home. She made a lasting impact on the lives of many in her community. Her legacy of love and kindness will be remembered by a host of family, friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ruth is survived by her siblings Dora Morrow of Springfield MA, Alice Russell of Woodbridge,VA, Esau (Sang) Parker of South Bend, IN, Sister in-laws, Ida Wigfall and Delores Parker of South Bend, IN, her children Pat Blackwell, Debbie (Jerome) Clark, Ida (Glenn) Williams, South Bend, IN, Peggy (Michael) Kendall, of Columbus, OH, Natalie Lott, Carol (Michael) Rhodes, Indpls, IN and Berry (Yolanda) Mincy, Destin, FL, Son-in-law, Elmer Thompson Sr.,South Bend, IN.

Grandchildren, Fredrick Thompson, Angela Blackwell, Danielle (Scotty) Scott, Michelle Walker, April (Mark) Brown, Carla Lipsey-Clark, Tiffaney (Bryan) Osteen, Isaac Kendall, Isiah (Elizabeth) Kendall, James Vann-Mincy, Rachel (David) Mckissic, Krystina Lott, Brandon Lott, Travis (Melissa) Hines, Jordan Mincy, Kai Mincy, Mercedes Rhodes, Michael (Mary) Rhodes, Miles Rhodes, Great-Grandchildren Sariyah Osteen, Jae’den Evins, Jaleah Evins,Ja’Niyah Evins, Jordan Evins, Marquise Jackson, Christel Jackson, Tayjah (Steve) Coyle, RaShaun Brown, Makai Franklin, Tristian Franklin, Skylar Scott, DeAsia Moore, Mariah Howard, Jazmyne Vann-Mincy, James Vann-Mincy Jr., Jamya Brown, Jeorgia Vann-Mincy, Jeremiah Vann-Mincy, Kaelen Mckissic, ‘Trey” Mckissic, Kira Mckissic, NeVaeh Chism, La’Miyah Chism, “Little Mike” Rhodes, Mauria Rhodes and Great great grandchildren, “SJ” Coyle, Sarai Coyle, Dimitri Vann-Mincy, Xiomara Brown, Iry’Ona Groves, Amauri Jackson, Mariah Jackson, Auriella Jackson.

Preceding her in death are parents, Elizabeth and James Parker, loving husband, Gatson Mincy, daughter Shirley Thompson, son-in-law Randall Lott, grandson Elmer Thompson Jr. siblings, Louise Bates, Reuben Parker, Betty Spears, and Ulues Parker.

Rest in peace, Ruth. Your love and spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

Service

Wednesday March 27, 2024 

Viewing  10AM 

Service    11AM 

Rhema Word International Outreach 

802 E. Mishawaka Ave. ;IN 46545

Burial Highland Cemetery 

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