Ruth Janet Chappell, 57, of Satsuma, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 following an extended illness. She was a native Show Low, AZ and had lived in Putnam County for the past 47 years coming from Hollywood, FL. She had worked as a caregiver for the Suwanee River Economic Council, Inc. and had also worked as a waitress at Shrimps R Us. Ruth was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Juanita Van Gorden, siblings, Jacqueline Klatt, Peter Van Gorden and Michael Van Gorden.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Ronald Chappell, daughters, Melissa Lenox (Robin) and Ruth Eckenroth (Ryan), grandchildren, David Dowling, III, Hayleigh Lenox, Seth Lenox, Michael Eckenroth and Jordan Eckenroth.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Ruth’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.