In Memory

(June) Ruth Ann Wilkins (Dodge)

Ruth Ann (Wilkins) Dodge

Ruth Ann (Wilkins) Dodge age 82, passed away January 30, 2022.

Ruth was born June 1, 1939, to the late Ralph (Jack) and Dorothy Wilkins. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Dodge; her son, Darrin (Kim) Dodge; foster son, Randy Baker; grandchildren, Jason Woodworth, David (KJ) Woodworth, and Hannah Dodge; five great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Grayson, Austin, Evan, and Addison; sister, Alice (Gene) Hayward; brother-in-law, Val (Kay) Hornbeck; and many nieces and nephews. Ruth is also survived by her very special sweetheart, Dick Haddix. They enjoyed spending time with each other, going to church, and praying for their families together. Ruth was preceded in death by her sisters, Juanita Carneal and Marilynn Hornbeck.

Ruth was a devout Christian, a loving mother, grandmother, and foster-mother to 14 children. Her favorite activities were gardening, baking, crocheting, scrapbooking, and hosting friends and family.

The memorial service will be on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at Holt Baptist Church, 2020 Dean Avenue, Holt, MI 48842. Her family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Hospice of Lansing www.hospiceoflansing.org (Hospice of Lansing or Stoneleigh Residence). Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.