Mary Ruth (Jeminson) Atwood
October 13, 1938 - January 21, 2019
Fitchburg: Mary Ruth (Jemison) Atwood, 80, of Fitchburg, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at The Highlands. Her husband, Little Atwood, died in 2010. Mrs. Atwood was born in Birmingham, Alabama, October 13, 1938, the oldest of eight children born to Arthur and Mamie (Gunn) Jemison and has resided in Fitchburg for over 20 years. She was a member of New Hope Community Church in Ayer and enjoyed bingo and fishing. She leaves two sons, Terry Jemison of Fitchburg, Calvin Atwood of Tennessee; three daughters, Patricia Atwood of Fitchburg, Jeannette Atwood of Ayer, Sendy Semesey of Florida; five brothers, Bill Gunn, Richard Willis, Donald Gunn, and Jerry Willis all of PA, Charles Willis of NC; two sisters, Rosie Lawson of NJ, Rachael Riley of Alabama and several grandchildren. In 1997 she was predeceased by her son, Randy Atwood of Ayer and a grandson, Deondre Atwood of Ayer. . Funeral services will be held 11 Am Saturday, February 9th at New Hope Community Church, 139 Sandy Pond Road, Ayer. There are no calling hours and spring burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Center, 100 Harvard St., Fitchburg, MA 01420. The Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg is assisting the family with arrangements. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information and to leave an on line condolence.
Fitchburg: Mary Ruth (Jemison) Atwood, 80, of Fitchburg, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at The Highlands. Her husband, Little Atwood, died in 2010. Mrs. Atwood was born in Birmingham, Alabama, October 13, 1938, the oldest of eight children... View Obituary & Service Information