Birth date: Mar 19, 1933 Death date: Dec 1, 2025
Ruth Oliver Scully, 92, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Gainesville, Florida. She was born on March 19, 1933, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Norval Alexander and Bess Robertson Oliver. When Ruth was four years old her family Read Obituary
I have known Ruth for probably some 40 years. We joined Westside Baptist Church right around the same time and even lived in the same neighborhood for a few years. She was such a positive person and always had a smile on her face no matter what came about in her life. I miss her and know that she is in heaven having a reunion with all of her loved ones and friends that have gone before her.
She was one of my absolute favorites from Gainesville. She was such a light and so ki d to my family. I used to cat sit for her sometimes. She taught me the jitters bug. I loved her stories her, her smile and full of life she was. Love and hugs to all her family. She will be dearly missed. Melanie Turner Lugo
I am so sorry for your loss, Ms. Ruth was always someone I would catch up to when visiting Westside after my wife and I left about five years ago. I met Ms. Ruth and Mr. Dick when I was singing in choir, both were always cutting up, my kind of people. She would always give me a hug and a wink, and compliment me on my bass voice. She was a treasure, and I will miss her smiling face, and sweet spirit. Joey Hill
Dear Melinda and the entire Scully family, I'm Elizabeth (Williams) a ''singing sister" of Ruth's in the Sweetnotes. Over the six years I've known Ruth, we became close friends. She will live in my memory as a strong, spunky Christian woman, who always cared for others, gave e strength and comfort in the loss of my husband, and brightened my day with her smile and kisses. I remember meeting some of you at her 90th birthday party celebration. She will be belovedly remembered by her friends, and our Sweetnotes sisters.
I was friends and co-worker of Dicks is how I met sweet, beautiful Ruth. I'm so happy they had time to enjoy each other.
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to Dan, Ben, Melinda, Sarah and Patricia and all Ruth's grandchildren and other family. Ruth was such a sweet and patient lady. I know you will miss her bunches so hold those dear memories closely.
Steve McKinney
Gainesville, FL
Im Joshua Junior i am the nephew of Dixie Junior Guinn who was a good friend of Ruth. I remember Ruth very well and she was a very sweet lady and friend and i know she, Aunt Dixie, Margaurite Boydell and my family, Ruths family and Dick are all in Heaven having a wonderful time. I miss Ruth and Dick and i was blessed knowing them. Love And prayers to the family. Love Joshua Junior.
