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Ruth Thelma Cartwright Jones, 95, of Preston, MD, entered eternal rest on October 7, 2026. Ruth was born in Wetipquin, Wicomico County to the late Nettie H. Jones-Cartwright & Albert Cartwright. Ruth received her education in Wetipquin, Jonestown, and graduated from Lockerman High School.
She worked at a sewing factory in Cambridge, and she did seasonal work. She enjoyed caring for her grandkids.
Ruth was a very active and faithful member of Mt. Calvary U.M.C, where she served in many capacities such as SPRC, the Homemakers, Health Ministry, President of Communion Steward for many years, President of the United Women in Faith (formerly known as United Methodist Women), Chairperson of Education, P.I.E. (Parents Involved in Education), Sister to Sister, Stewardship Chairperson, a Certified Lay Person, a trustee, and other offices of her local unit. She also served at the district level for many years until her health began to decline. She attended Bible Study and served as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. Wherever she was asked to serve, she was always willing to do so.
She was such a prayer warrior reading her Bible daily. She always encouraged her children to get to know God and learn about his goodness and encouraged their friends also. She was considered the mother of the Unity Fellowship Group.
She was affectionately known by her siblings as “Sister”. She loved roses, gardens, crocheting, canning food, and traveling. And she made good rolls.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Nettie H. Jones-Cartwright & Albert Cartwright, husband, Herbert Jones, sons, Carlton Jones Sr., and Keith Jones, grandson, Shan-Non Gloster, great-granddaughter, Equanna Duncan, sisters, Carrie Price, Rosa McKee, Martha Williams, Norma Singleton, Annette Williams, brothers, Wilbert, Leroy, James, John Cartwright, and Harry Cartwright, Sr., son-in-law, Cleveland Gloster, Jr.
Ruth leaves to cherish her memory four beautiful daughters, Vanessa (Robert) Duncan, Nettie Gloster, Vernetta (Reginald Sr.) Conaway, Teresa Jones/Murray, a sister, Mary (Lizzie) Miles, one daughter-in-law, Bernet Jones, and eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lovingly Submitted,
The Family
