With heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss, we gather to pay tribute to the remarkable life of Ruth Brooks Mitchell, who peacefully departed this world on January 13, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 93.
As we navigate the landscape of grief, we celebrate the enduring legacy of a woman whose life was marked by love, grace, and an unwavering commitment to family.
Family was at the core of Ruth’s life, and she leaves behind a legacy of love in her children: Kenneth Mitchell of Grant, Alabama, and Pennie Cushing (Mark Sr.) of Columbus, Georgia.
Her nurturing spirit extended to her grandchildren, Allison Sellers (Carmin) of Tacoma, Washington; Bethany Parker (Larry) of Baker City, Oregon; Jennifer Champlain of Columbus, Georgia; Robert Sellers (Angela) of Columbus, Georgia; Tony Sellers (Melody) of St. Charles, Illinois; Sheree Cushing of Columbus, Georgia; and Gail Cushing of Columbus, Georgia.
Ruth’s life was enriched by the bonds she shared with her siblings, Dorothy Westbrook, Naomi Goolsby, Leonard Brooks, Edwin Brooks, Oneal Brooks, Ludie Mance, Lucile Jackson, Paul Brooks, Bervene Brooks, James Brooks, W.T., and Roy Lee Brooks. Together, they created a tapestry of shared memories and experiences that defined the essence of family.
In the loving embrace of marriage, Ruth found a lifelong partner in her husband, Bud Mitchell. Their journey together was marked by companionship, support, and a shared commitment to building a life centered on love and shared values.
Ruth was born to John Richardson Brooks and Anna Rice Brooks in New Hope, Alabama, and from her early years, it was evident that she possessed a spirit of kindness and a heart full of love. Her journey was one of resilience, joy, and an unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
