Ruth Elizabeth Apperson

Ruth Elizabeth Apperson “Nona” - 62
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on June 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1961, in Tampa, Florida to Betty Mullins. She married the love of her life in 2007, Donald Apperson, and they began their lives together. She loved her children and adored her grandchildren. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. Ruthie enjoyed going to the beach.
Ruthie is survived by her husband of 17 years, Donnie Apperson; children: Cheyanne Dines (Zach) of Valdosta, Georgia, George Zayas (Tyen) of Lake Park, Georgia, Melissa Burke, of Fargo, Georgia, Donald Wayne Apperson, Jr. (Whitney) of Valdosta, Georgia, Harlie Apperson of Valdosta, Georgia, Kellie Apperson (Fiancé Peter Therien) of Valdosta, Georgia, Emilie Apperson of Valdosta, Georgia, A.J. Apperson of Valdosta, Georgia; sister, Angel Petty of Valdosta, Georgia; sister, Yolanda Joyce (Bobby) of Statenville, Georgia; sister, Deana Beverly (William) of Homerville, Georgia; brother, Julio Colon (Susan) of Atlanta, Georgia; brother, Michael B. Smith (Deborah) of Valdosta, Georgia; brother, Duwane Wilson Smith II of Valdosta, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the funeral home. Kind words of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Apperson family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.