Ruth S. Jones

Life’s Journey Ruth Small Jones was born June 19, 1929 to the late Otis Small, Sr. and Anna Pettaway. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, Ruth completed her earthly journey and returned to her Heavenly Father while at the Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center. Ruth is predeceased by her parents, husband: Marion Jones, and siblings: Herbert, Otis, Anna Mae, Rachel, Clairene, Phillip, Sarah, and James. Ruth spent her childhood on the family farm where she did many family chores such as cooking, canning, washing, ironing and caring for her sisters and brothers. Ruth’s faith journey began at Woods Worth Baptist Church in Townsville, NC where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. As an adult, she joined Carron Baptist Church, Washington, DC and later moved her membership to St. Luke Baptist Church. She was faithful until her health failed. Her early childhood education was in Townville, NC. After relocating to Arlington, VA, Ruth started her employment as a child care provider. Later she was employed at the National Orthopedic Hospital in 1952 as a Nurse Aid in Central Supply. She then relocated to Washington, DC with her family and enrolled into a private rehabilitation school where she successfully completed the courses in dress-making and design. For fourteen years she was employed at the school as a teacher and then started working from home as a private seamstress where she became an exceptional designer and tailor. Ruth was known as the family seamstress often making wedding dressing, hats and outfits for the Little Angels. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and cooking as well. While Ruth did not have a biological child, she cherished motherly love, affection in raising Garry Small, her twin sister Rachael’s son. Ruth Jones was a very unselfish and caring woman. She was very active in the Children International Honduras, San Pedro Sula, Ecuador, and Philippines where she sponsored five children. Ruth also provided tremendous support to our injured veterans through the Help Hospital Veterans (HHV). The Craft Kits encouraged veterans that served various conflicts/wars such as Korean, Vietnam, Iraq, World War II, Afghanistan and various branches: Army, Marine, and Air Force. Ruth had a special place in her heart for long time care providers Beatrice Fotachwi and Bertha (Rita) Nguafac. Ruth’s last six months was spent at the Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center. Although she longed every day to be home with her sister, she was able to touch the lives of those who cared for her at Unique. She was an inspiration to many throughout the facility. Many remember her loving spirit, motherly love, singing, praying, and always giving praises to God. Ruth was loved by many. The special love and joy she had will always remain in the hearts of those she touched. Forever to cherish fond memories of Ruth are her sisters Evelyn Shepherd and Sallie Hall (Hariold); sister-in-laws (Laura, Nancy, and Betty Small). Ruth is deeply loved and will be sorely missed by her family, extended family and a host of relatives, and friends

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Ruth S. Jones

June 19, 1929 - April 16, 2019