Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff of 146 Rainbow Terrance, Americus, Georgia, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 2:30 PM in the sanctuary of the Friendship Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia.  The burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery in Americus, Georgia.

Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff, a cherished member of the  Americus-Sumter County community, was born on May 18, 1928, in Randolph County, Georgia. Mamie was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Tucker and the late Ms.  Alice Jackson. She was raised and educated in the Sumter County School System, where she developed a lifelong love for learning and community engagement.

A devout member of the New Bethel Baptist Church, where she was not only a dedicated Sunday School teacher but also the oldest member of the congregation. Her faith was a guiding light in her life, and she shared her spiritual wisdom with all who knew her.

She found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an enthusiastic participant in the Georgia lottery and a fan of the soulful music of Tyrone Davis. Her love for Gospel music resonated deeply with her spirit. She also had a great love for her cats.

Cooking was another of her great passions. She delighted in preparing meals for her family and community, sharing her culinary talents at several cafes in Americus, where her dishes were cherished by all who tasted them.

She traded the cares of this life for life eternal on Thursday, July 3, 2025.  Her husband, James W. Ruff, preceded her in death along with her children, Susie Louis and Timothy Ruff; and her brothers, James Hill and Moses Jackson.

As we remember Mrs. Mamie Lee Jackson Ruff, we celebrate a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to family and community. Her warmth and kindness touched the hearts of many, and her legacy will continue to inspire those she leaves behind. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience with her loving and devoted children: Ms. Geneva Ruff of Boston, Massachusetts; Ms. Laura Saunders of Americus, Georgia; Mrs. Mary Johnson (Roosevelt) of Griffin, Georgia; Ms. Mattie Terry of Boston, Massachusetts; Ms. Paula Ruff and Mr. James Ruff of Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. Henry Ruff (Marie) of Boston, Massachusetts; Mr. Wayne Ruff of Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. Benjamin Ruff (Rose), and Mr. Antonio B. Ruff (Lynncarol) of Americus, Georgia; her 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; her loving sister, Mrs. Marjorie Hill of Boston, Massachusetts, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, including Ms. Mattie Watkins, Ms. Bernice Glover, Ms. Carrie Williams, and Ms. Nanell Nelson, all of Americus, Georgia.