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Ruth Osborne Middleton CHARLESTON - Deaconess Ruth Osborne Middleton, widow of Deacon Lawrence Middleton was born Naomi Bryan on October 12, 1927, in Sheldon, South Carolina, the fifth of ten children born to her biological mother. She was adopted as a child and given the name Ruth Osborne. She departed this life on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Roper Hospital, Charleston. Those left to cherish her special and precious memories are four sons: Lawrence Middleton, Jr. of Charleston, SC, Laurenzo Middleton of Columbia, SC, Jacob Middleton of New Orleans, LA, and Nathaniel Middleton of Peekskill, NY; three daughters: Viola Graham (Mark) of Charlotte, NC, Normandean Rodriquez (Pedro) of Columbia, SC, and Frances Middleton of Charleston, SC; two sisters, Ruth Kelly of McDonough, GA and Vermell Richardson of Charleston, SC; two brothers-in-law, Rubien Cuthbert (Jeanette) and William Mitchell of Burton, SC; one sister-in-law, Earnestine Mack of Burton, SC; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a special aunt and uncle, Joseph and Thelma Milton of Burton, SC and other relatives. Funeral Services: 12 Noon Saturday, June 5, 2009 at Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 153 Alexander Street, Charleston. Burial will be on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. in the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort. MARSHEL'S WRIGHT-DONALDSON HOME FOR FUNERALS is in charge of the arrangements. 843-525-6625 www.marshelswrightdonaldson.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 6, 2009.

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Frances Middleton

July 1, 2009

Mom- words can never express the heart in my heart when I got the news on May 30, 2009 that you answered your call from the Lord and took his hand to walk around heaven all day. I miss you so much. Except for my children/grandchildren, you were all I had left as family since Dad left us October 12, 2000. I now feel so alone without you here to support, love, advise and just laugh and be my best friend. I miss you so, so very much till remembering is so painful and so hard. I have told you before and I will say again, you were a beautiful mother, grandmother, wife, Christian and women in general. I will always hang on to your teachings. Thank you for loving me even when our opinions did not meet eye to eye. Mom, I LOVE YOU and I MISS YOU more than you will ever now. May God allow me to become half the woman you are. You have survived so much in your past few years. You are the strongest woman I have ever know. You are the wind beneath my wings. I know know you and Dad are the angels over me, my children and my grandchildren. You will always be in my heart. I LOVE YOU. Sincerely, your baby girl, Frances

Lacreshia Geddis & Family

June 8, 2009

Continue to lean on the Lord; He will give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Kelly Scott

June 7, 2009

Vickie and Francis,
May God comfort and keep you during this time of loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, and send the entire family my deepest condolences.

Evelyn Cuthbert

June 6, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jacquetta (Debbie) Williams

June 6, 2009

To Francis and Vickie and the entire Middleton Family.

My deepest condolences goes out to you all at this time of grief. Hold strong and remember this too is in God's plan. I love you Both.

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