Ruth Helen Bruton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth Helen Johnson Bruton, 92, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Ruth was born on March 5, 1928 to the late Wilson T. Johnson and Elsie M. Hudson Johnson in Chester, Pa. Ruth was educated in the Chester School District, graduating from Chester High School. At an early age Ruth gave her life to Christ and joined St. Luke under the pastorage of Rev. Roland Bell. Ruth was employed in 1968 as a teacher aide with the Chester Upland School District until her retirement in December 1991. She worked at various schools in the district, including Larkin, Franklin, Toby Farms and Smedley. Ruth had a great love for children. Over the years she helped raise many, including her sister’s children, Wilson T. Cottman, Dawne V. Lopes, Marion Darlene Cottman and the late Vernon L. Cottman when she took sick. Ruth was a faithful and active member of the Church. She was a member of the Rosa B. Ballard Scholarship Ministry, the Pastor’s Aide, the Horticulture & Hospitality Ministry and Honest Homerstyle Caterers. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Sister Marion Jeanette Cottman, husband Jeff Bruton, and Granddaughter Shakira K. D. Dean. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters Barbara A. Dean, Middletown, DE, Ruth H. Parker (Thomas), Aston, PA. and Kim M. Bruton, Chester, PA. brothers Robert T. Johnson, Riverside, Rhode Island and Calvin Brown, Bear, DE. Grandchildren Bernard & Nevin Bruton, Brian & Megan Parker, Great-Grandchildren Destiny, Diamond, Nevin Jr, Desmond, R’ anyah, D’ Andre & Devin. God children Cynthia Gilbert Burgess, Shayne Michael Maness, Kim Hopson and J’Me McLaughlin, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sorrowfully Submitted, The Family

Ruth Helen Bruton

March 5, 1928 - October 15, 2020