Plant City Observer

Obituary: Ruthie G. Ayscue

Ruthie G. Ayscue, 96, of Plant City, died Jan. 28, 2016. 

A native of Culman, Alabama, Mrs. Ayscue was the daughter of Adolphus Monroe W. Jr. and Bessie Viola Hightower Gilbreath. She worked for the second Publix store with Charlie Jenkins and also worked for Citrus World for over 20 years. In her senior years, she did home healthcare, serving the elderly. She was active for many years in clogging and square dancing. 

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hartsfield; stepchildren, Patricia Goff, Shirley Winn, Barbara Kicklighter, J.D. and James Ayscue; sister, Reval Herndon; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William Hartsfield and Virgil Ayscue; son, Jimmy Hartsfield; siblings, Pearlie Segers, Myrtie Simmons, Jesse, Amos, Willie, Julius and James Gilbreath; and great-granddaughter, Heather Marie Deal. 

A funeral service was held Jan. 30, at Haught Funeral Home. A burial service was held in Lake Wales Cemetery Feb. 1. 

Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com. 

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