Annie Ruth Bone, 85, of Richland, GA, died on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Weems Memorial Hospital in Apalachicola, FL.  Miss Annie Ruth was visiting her niece and family in Carrabelle, FL.   Miss Bone was born in Webster County GA on March 14, 1928, to the late Oliver L. Bone, Sr. and Annie Sullivan.

Miss Annie Ruth was retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company after 40 years of service.  She had worked as a telephone operator and in the customer service department.

Survivors include one brother, Oliver L. (Helen) Bone, Jr. of Bessemer City, NC; and nine nieces and nephews:  Helen Blanton, Harold (Bud) Bone, Charles Mensinger, Beth Kinsey, Stephens Bone, Donna Bone, Richard Bone, Lisa Bone Ledford, and Gene Bone.

A Graveside Service was held Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 1:00 PM, Harmony Cemetery in Richland, GA, with the Rev. Robert Orr officiating.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to your favorite charity.

Visit the online guest book on the Baldwin Funeral Home web site at www.baldwinfuneralhome.com.

Baldwin Funeral Home, 50 Charles Overby Dr., Richland, GA 31825, was in charge of all arrangements.