Mamie Ruth

Starks-Dewberry

Mrs. Mamie Ruth Dewberry was born on April 15, 1935, to the late Tom and Mamie Starks in Jackson, Georgia. She received her formal education at Henderson High School in Jackson, Georgia.

Mrs. Mamie Ruth Dewberry accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and embraced her faith and became a member of Bethel Grove Baptist Church.

Ms. Mamie Ruth Starks met the love of her life Mr. Willie Henry Dewberry, and was united in holy matrimony in April of 1964, in Zebulon, Georgia. Their union together was blessed with seven beautiful children.

Mrs. Mamie Ruth Dewberry devoted her life to caring for others and her family. Mamie found joy in homemaking, taking care of her family, fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family.

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, our Heavenly Father called Mrs. Mamie Ruth Dewberry home, where she will forever dwell in his presence. She is set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Henry Dewberry, her parents, Tom and Mamie Starks; her three sons, Ulysses Dewberry, Henry Starks, and Eddie Starks; three sisters, Virginia Allen, Maelene Berry, and Babe Starks.

Mrs. Mamie Ruth Starks-Dewberry leaves a lasting legacy, full of memories to be cherished in the hearts of her loving and devoted daughters, Edna Dewberry, Trudie Jester, Patricia Lawrence, and Mamie Harper; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; daughter in Christ and caregiver, Nita Wilkins; 3 special sisters-in-law, Katie Dewberry, Mary Dewberry, and Lillie Starks; one brother-in-law, Eddie James Dewberry. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends, who will continue to honor her legacy.