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Ruth Tichi Godwin

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Birth	:	29 Mar 1923 Isabel, Dewey County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 2010 Escambia County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Big Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery, Pine Barren, Escambia County, USA
Coordinate	:	30.9662018, -87.4723740
Description	:	Ruth T.Godwin passed away at age 87 on October 11, 2010. She was born in Isabel, South Dakota, on March 29th, 1923, and moved to Davisville in the mid 1920's where she lived the remainder of her life and peacefully passed away in her home with family members by her side. While living her full and complete life, she was involved with and contributed in many ways to individuals, the community, and the state. She graduated from Ernest Ward High School in 1941 where she was valedictorian of her class. She was also a member of the National Honor Society of... Read More	Ruth T.Godwin passed away at age 87 on October 11, 2010. She was born in Isabel, South Dakota, on March 29th, 1923, and moved to Davisville in the mid 1920's where she lived the remainder of her life and peacefully passed away in her home with family members by her side. While living her full and complete life, she was involved with and contributed in many ways to individuals, the community, and the state. She graduated from Ernest Ward High School in 1941 where she was valedictorian of her class. She was also a member of the National Honor Society of her secondary school. Her adult life, she spent her time as a full time wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and her husband built and worked their farm, and she was also a bookkeeper. She had many community involvements; a few that she was most proud of were her membership in The Davisville Community Club, The Democratic Committee, The Florida Library Association, The Pensacola Library Association, and the Florida Panhandle Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. She also organized the Walk for Lawton Chiles that started in Century. Ruth was the first woman to serve on the Escambia County Civil Service Board, appointed by Governor Chiles. All of these memberships and contributions were just a part of her dedication to the community that she loved and served. Mrs. Ruth T. Godwin was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Vonzie C. Godwin; as well as her parents, Samuel and Anna (Oetken) Tichi; two sisters, Doris T. Rigby and Nancy P. Tichi; and her granddaughter Aimee K. Godwin. She is survived by three children, Sharon G. Davis, husband Jimmie; John V. Godwin, Sr., wife Deborah; Michael G. Godwin, wife Renee; and Dennis Rigby, wife Sherri. Along with her children, she leaves many additional family members including brother Samuel Tichi, wife Theresa; grandchildren, Doug Davis, wife Jeannine; Brian Davis, wife Susie; Rebecca Hall, husband Rob; John Godwin, Jr., wife Dawn; Karen Jay, husband Frank; Bradley Godwin, wife Terina; Katherine Escudero, husband Cristian; Josh Godwin, wife Brandy; Kristi Hughes, husband John; Chad Rigby; as well as 19 great grandchildren. Other family members that will miss her dearly are Don and Emma Hart, special friend Gertrude Bradley.

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Where is Ruth Tichi Godwin's memorial?
Ruth Tichi Godwin's memorial is located at: Big Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery, Pine Barren, Escambia County, USA.
When did Ruth Tichi Godwin death?
Ruth Tichi Godwin death on 11 Oct 2010 in Escambia County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruth Tichi Godwin's memorial?
Latitude: 30.9662018
Longitude: -87.4723740

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Tichi

(1892 - 1985)

Anna Oetken Tichi

(1897 - 1982)

Spouse

Vonzie C Godwin

(1919 - 1993)

Siblings

Doris Tichi Rigby

(1922 - 1974)

Sam Tichi Jr.

(1931 - 2011)

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Coordinate: 30.9662018, -87.4723740

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Coordinate: 31.0012100, -87.5556280

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Coordinate: 30.8869300, -87.4946800

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Coordinate: 31.0353490, -87.4145650

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Coordinate: 30.9216700, -87.3814000

22. Nokomis Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 31.0077991, -87.5721970

23. Canoe United Methodist Church Cemetery
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