[NFBOH-Cleveland] Services for Jettie Ruth Fletcher

Fri Dec 4 19:58:15 UTC 2020

Members,

Below is the information for services for Miss Fletcher who is Wayne’s
beloved mother. Please see details.

The service will be streamed and the link is below as well.

Suzanne

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Jettie Ruth Fletcher

Born: November 2, 1927
Died: November 26, 2020

Services:

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAMING
<https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160694569288425>

The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 Wake: 12:
30p.m. Funeral: 1:00p.m. at THE CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME 23000 Rockside Rd.
Bedford Hts. OH, 44146.

In lieu of flowers, family and friends are encouraged to give a memorial
donation to the Alzheimer’s Association through Ruth’s Memorial Fund;
htpps://alz.org:

Honor Gift Type: In Memory of
Honoree Name: Jettie Ruth Fletcher

Or you may send a donation to P.O. Box 96011 Washington, D.C. 20090 or call:
1‐800‐272‐3900.

Visitation:

Friday, December 4, 2020 from 2-8p.m. at THE CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME 23000
Rockside Rd. Bedford Hts. OH, 44146.

Jettie Ruth Fletcher, devoted wife of the late Johnnie Fletcher, was born in
the town of Notasulga located in Macon County, Alabama on November 2, 1927,
to the union of the late Sarah Lou Simpson Mahone and Freddie D. Mahone, Sr.

Ruth, her preferred name, attended the historically registered Shiloh
Rosenwald Elementary School and was baptized in the Shiloh Baptist Church in
Alabama. Following her graduation from Tuskegee Institute High School she
moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1947 as part of the Great Migration for better
opportunities. She joined the Second Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Cleveland
as a lifelong member while maintaining her fellowship with Shiloh.

In Cleveland, she met Johnnie Fletcher and on March 15, 1952 she and Johnnie
along with his cousin, James Farley, Sr. and Sylvia (Stacks) Farley were
joined in holy matrimony in Angola, Indiana. To this union, Ruth and Johnnie
had three children: Wayne Fletcher, Phyllis Fletcher and Darinka (Fletcher)
Hardy and when her youngest sister, Barbara Jean Mahone arrived in
Cleveland, Ruth welcomed her into her household as a daughter.

Ruth was also the guardian of her nephew, Robert Farley, Jr. for numerous
years. She was a generous person that nurtured, consoled, encouraged and
supported everyone she came into contact with.

Ruth had a fierce spirit and possessed an abundance of loving attributes.
With a mere glance at someone, she would create a story that surpassed
anyone’s imagination and there were no strangers, everyone was or became
her friend. Age, race, gender, stature in society, Ruth was going to strike
up a conversation and with her infectious smile and strong personality,
Ruth always had your best interest at heart.

Ruth was the quintessential organizer, she could orchestrate all task and
instruct everyone on what they should do without
ever moving from her seat, while drinking her “hot” coffee.

Travel was a passion for her. Life was an adventure and she was the first to
say: “Pack your bags. What you see you will never forget, let’s go!” Ruth
also emphasized that education was the key to success, she understood and
encouraged all by never missing a graduation or bragging about her immediate
and extended family.

Ruth was a patron of the Arts attending performances at Karamu, Blossom
Music Center, The Cleveland Orchestra and New York’s Broadway. A passionate
sports fan, Ruth followed the achievements of the Cleveland Indians, Browns,
and Cavaliers and The Ohio State University Buckeye Football Team,
scrapbooking, newspaper clippings, sport memorabilia and World
Series tickets were all treasured. Ruth was always cheering for her team and
if you wanted an autograph, you just had to ask; pulling you in tow, she
would not hesitate to walk up to the “MVP” athlete to obtain their
signature.

Ruth was also enamored by the ocean, she enjoyed cruising the open seas as
well as getting her feet wet, watching the waves roar onto the shore and
picking sea shells. She was a great cook who loved to share her recipes.
Most importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren: Amira
and Matthew.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Lou and Freddie Mahone,
Sr., her husband, Johnnie Fletcher, her brother’s Freddie Mahone Jr.,
Joseph Mahone and sister Elaine Mahone Hardman. She leaves to cherish her
loving memory three children: Wayne, Phyllis (Glenn Davis), Darinka (Lee
Hardy), two grandchildren: Amira and Matthew Hardy, extended family Robert
Farley Jr., one brother, Thomas Mahone and five sisters: Mary Evans, Ellen
Parker, Elsie Davis, Evelyn Baxter and Barbara Mahone. A host of nieces,
nephews, and cousins and many, many friends.

Many of us have great stories about this wonderful, outgoing, outspoken
women. Let us use this time of grieving to laugh, listen, share and
celebrate all of who she was during her fabulous 93 years. We will miss her
affectionately, often and greatly.

Condolences:

Myra Lapeyrolerie posted on December 4, 2020

Your infectious smile, your generosity of spirit, your love of cooking, your
commitment to being there for every important event in my life. Aunt Ruth,
you’ll never be forgotten and your memory will live on forever. Love, Myra.

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Joan schmidt posted on December 4, 2020

Joan schmidt and sisters would like to send prayers and condolences to our
dear friend Wayne and family. Ruth raised and awesome son and family...

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Mr&Mrs David Phillips posted on December 4, 2020

Our condolences to the family during this difficult time. Our thoughts are
prayers are with you.

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Marija Cuvalo posted on December 4, 2020

Darinka, please accept my condolences, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts
and prayers are with you and your family. From the loving way you talked
about your mom, I could tell that she was warm hearted and caring lady.
Heaven awaits her.

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Olivia posted on December 4, 2020

Aunt Ruth was pure magic. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more captivating
or animated storyteller. She also had such a big heart. She never missed a
birthday, graduation, holiday and major milestone of mine. When I think of
family, I think of Aunt Ruth. Rest in Power

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Peggy Underwood posted on December 2, 2020

I was saddened to hear of Ruth’s death.I have fond memories of our families
sharing a wonderful relationship as neighbors and friends for many years.
Happy times and sad times. Condolences to the family and God bless & comfort
you.

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Michelle (Farley) Charity posted on December 1, 2020

Aunt Ruth ALWAYS brought some magic to the party. Some of my fondest
childhood memories were because of her. I’ll never forget playing with my
cousins at her home, hearing sleigh bells, and then finding Santa Claus
sitting in her living room waiting to hear what I wanted for Christmas. Wow!
Aunt Ruth was a rock star for me, my siblings, my husband, our children, and
grandchildren. A life very well lived.

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