At age 95 Ruth Joyce Sullivan passed away peacefully at her granddaughter's home, Melissa Wester (Bill), on June 21, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert Leslie Sullivan in June 1987; half-brothers, Everett and Ethel Carroll; daughter, Sandra Sue Sullivan on August 22, 2015; grandson, Leslie Nicholas Sullivan in February 2022.

Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her son, Leslie Christopher Sullivan (Linda); daughter, Vivian Carol Patterson (Raymond); five grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

Mrs. Sullivan loved the Lord and was a God fearing, faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She was a member of West Jackson Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching Dr. David Jerimiah, Robert Morris and John Hagee on TBN. Also, Jeopardy with Alex Trebek and Wheel of Fortune at night. Her true passion was reading/logging hundreds of books in her journal. Her favorite book being the Bible, spending hours reading her devotions.

What a blessing she has been to each of us. Teaching us and leading by example of her Christian faith. Always smiling, reading her Bible and devotions daily, tithing to the church monthly, soft spoken, never an unkind word spoken, and loving her family. She was a kind and gentle woman. Getting to be with those gone on before her, we are heartbroken and sad to see her go, but at the same time celebrating her life. By God's promise to us we too will be able to join her.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sullivan will be held at 11 am Friday, June 24, 2022, at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with interment to follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 9-11 am before the service.