Alma Ruth Veazey

Alma Ruth Morris Veazey, age 85, of Crawfordville, GA, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Ernul, NC on July 28, 1936, one of six children of the late Ray Morris and Evelyn Weatherington Morris. She moved to Georgia in her Twenties. When she was growing up in North Carolina, the family had a band and she enjoyed playing the mandolin. She was also a talented artist and enjoyed music, flowers and animals. During her working career she was a hairdresser working in Sandersville and Union Point and later owned Ruth’s Beauty Shop in Crawfordville.  Ruth was a member of Powelton Baptist Church. 

Survivors include Larry Veazey; her son, Andy Veazey; sister, Elaine Morris Lohr; brother, Tommy Morris; and a number of nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Morris and brothers, Eric Morris and Gordan Morris.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Powelton Community Cemetery, 25065 Sparta Road, S.E., Powelton, GA 31087  with Rev. Jeff Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery one hour prior to the service.  Any memorials may be made to Powelton Baptist Church, 4316 Sparta Road SE, Crawfordville, GA 30631.  Callaway Funeral Home, 208 N. Rhodes Street, Union Point, GA 30669 (706) 486-4138, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.callawayfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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