Lillie Ruth Mathis

Lillie Ruth “Ruby” Mathis, age 83 ran her race, finished her course and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born October 11, 1935 in Memphis, TN to Thomas and Georgia (Williams) Brown. Lillie attended Lester Grammar, Manassas High School and Tennessee State University.

A 50+ year resident of Gary, Indiana, Mathis was employed with Gary Methodist Hospitals for twenty-two years, serving in various capacities. She played a significant role in unionizing Methodist Hospitals and served as a delegate. She also served as a Child Advocate with the CASA, Inc. Organization for the State of Indiana. She was a long-standing, active member of Carter Memorial CME Church until the time of her relocation to Columbus, Ohio in 2003; serving on the Willing Workers auxiliary, as church videographer and working alongside other parishioners responsible for preparing meals for special events.

Lillie’s most precious role was that of Mother “Mama”, Grandmother “grandma” and Great Grandmother “Grandma”. She always made time to share her knowledge, wisdom, love and resources with her ever-growing family.

Lille was predeceased by her husband Lloyd Mathis Sr.; parents Thomas Sr. and Georgia Brown; brothers Thomas Brown Jr. and Lewis Brown.

She leaves to cherish her memory five children and one stepdaughter: Rosemary Mathis-Murrell, Leon Boatner Jr. (Sharon), tina McCoy (James), Stephanie Mathis-McDonald (Floyd), Paula Mathis and Lloyd Mathis Jr. (Trenise). She is survived by one sister Helen Herron and one brother Samuel Brown (Gayle), 3 brothers-in-law Paul Mathis (Evelyn), Spencer Mathis (Marginell), and Homer Mathis; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Visitation 6:00pm and Funeral Service 7:00pm Saturday, June 22, 2019 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave

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