Ruth Wells

Ruth Young Goodwyn Wells, 87, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She has been a lifelong resident of Petersburg, Virginia. Born in Dinwiddie, Virginia, she was the daughter of Elmer B. and Lois Marks Goodwyn. She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Earl Wells, brother Elmer B. (Chuck) Goodwyn, and sister Jeannine G. Harrington. She is survived by her daughter Lois Elizabeth Wells; a niece Susan H. Allen and her husband John; and two nephews, Michael Harrington and E.B. (Chuck) Goodwyn, Jr., and his wife Sandy; a special â??daughterâ? Ann C. Patterson; four great nieces and two great nephews; four great-great nieces and one great-great nephew; and a host of loving friends. Ruth was a faithful member of Elm Street Baptist Church. She held several offices and taught Sunday School. She was known for her years of service at the Bank of Virginia and Virginia First Savings and Loan. After formal retirement, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming a Certified Nursesâ?? Assistant and continued to learn about medical and health issues. The funeral services will be held at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss Funeral Chapel at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Elm Street Baptist Church Fund, 29 Elm Street, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .