Ruth Pickett White

A songwriter wrote, He saw me! Ephesians 1:4 declares that He chose me in Christ before the foundation of the world,but it wasn’t until August 28, 1924 that I became a reality to the world. This day marked a very special day in historyfor the late Willie and Winnie Pickett, Sr. when they gave birth to a beautiful little girl and called her Ruth. She isthe third child of six in which four sisters, Ida Pickett, Eunice Norment, Minnie Bowman and Nellie Hargon proceededher in death.Today we witness God’s final plan, purpose and mission for Mother Ruth Pickett White as her journey on earthfinalizes from mortality to immortality and she rest in eternity with Christ. She departed this life on November 21,2017 to join the love ones who have gone on before her. Our God is a right now God! He did not allow her to suffer,God called, and she answered.Raised in a God-fearing home, introduced to the love of God and the friendship of Jesus, Ruth confessed a hope inChrist and accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at an early age. She united with the Mt. Nebo Missionary BaptistChurch of Benton, MS where she served as a faithful and dedicated group leader, served on the benevolent ministryand a mother of the church. Mother White, despite her challenges, was very active in Sunday School, Bible Class,VBS and Church Services until she got her final call.Ruth was united in holy matrimony to the late R. C. White on November 27, 1960 and to this union no biologicalchildren were born but they were neighborhood parents and they helped to rear Annie Ruth Griffin, Annie Bradford,Johnny Lee Pickett and Winnie Jones as their own.We are all gifted, talented and anointed for God’s purpose, Ruth’s call was to educate. She began her education in theCanton School District in Canton, MS. In 1961, she obtained her Bachelor Degree from Jackson State College.In1973, she pursued and graduated from Jackson State College with a Master’s degree...Yes, you guessed it, all inEducation! Of course, she became a teacher but because of her love and passion for teaching, without a degree, shetook a test and was granted the privilege to teach. Her impact on the thousands of students who walked the halls ofFugate and Linwood schools will never be forgotten. Not only did she teach but she was a disciplinary who did notspare the rod and spoil the child. She retired from Linwood Elementary School after thirty-seven years of teaching tobecome a legend with all rights in the education industry! She was a member of the Mt. Zion Scotland Court #153Heroines of Jericho.The Lord allowed Ruth to celebrate fourscore years and thirteen of life with reason of strength to enjoy and celebratelife with her family to partake of her wisdom and yes listen to her fussing. To be absent from the body is to be presentwith the Lord. The memories of love will continue to reign in our hearts. Ruth was the mother of one daughter whowill cherish many memories: Eunice Claudine (T. C.) Moore of Bentonia, MS, Two sisters: Winnie (Clarence) Jonesof New Orleans, LA; Betty Hargon of Patterson, New Jersey; Six brothers; Willie Pickett, Jr. of Chicago, IL, WillieClinton (Penny) Hargon and Johnny Hargon of Patterson, New Jersey; Lee Wilbert Pickett of Chicago, IL; AntronHargon of Orlando, FL; and William (Lena Mae) McGrew of Jackson, MS; Three grandchildren: LaTonya Moore ofRidgeland, MS; Thomas Charles Moore, Jr. of Baltimore, MD and Monica Renee Moore of Ridgeland, MS and a hostof nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.