Ruth Ann Brownfield Wilkinson, age 92, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Uniontown, PA on December 28, 1927 daughter of the late John Floyd Brownfield and Gazell Harrison Brownfield. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Wilkinson and her son, John W. Wilkinson.
Ruth had a life long passion for bird watching and gardening and she enjoyed her many friends and neighbors. Most of all, she loved being a mother.
Over the years, Ruth was a teachers aid at UHS, a member of the Brooks Bird Club, Grace Bible Class and “The Girls” card club. Ruth was an active Girl Scout Leader and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She had her own business; Critter Sitters for many years.
Left to cherish Ruth’s memory are three children; Patricia Balsinger (Hal) of Conway, SC, Myra Wilkinson of Uniontown, and Robert L. Wilkinson (Vicki) of Sterling, VA; six grandchildren, Bradley Wilkinson, Brian Wilkinson, Kathryn Balsinger, Ashley Wilkinson Tuggle, Ryan Wilkinson and Tyler Wilkinson; six great grandchildren, Daniel Wilkinson, Aiden Wilkinson, Cody Wilkinson, Evan Wilkinson, Ryder Clark and Story Tuggle. A sister, Mary Elizabeth Brownfield Hydrick (Robert) of Grand Rapids, MI and four nieces, Susan, Connie, Betsy and Lynne Wilkinson Neilson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, PA. A memorial service will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown, PA 15401 or the Uniontown Public Library, 24 Jefferson St., Uniontown, PA 15401
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or the funeral home’s Facebook page.
Dear Patti and Myra…….Please accept my condolences in the passing of your Mother. I have known her since I was born, I think ! It was nice sitting and talking with her when Doug’s dad was buying your father’s old car for his Dad. Your Mother was such a soft-spoken, nice person and her soft voice was always warm and loving. Hold all the memories of your Mother in your hearts forever and may they bring you comfort.
In peace…..Jane Rex Flesher
Myra,
I still remember your Mom’s warmth and kindness to all of us neighborhood kids running around your side yard. My condolences to you and your family.
Pastor Ron Johnson and the Third Presbyterian Church family extends our sincere condolences to the Wilkinson and Balsinger families at the death of their mother, Ruth Brownfield Wilkinson, and to her sister Mary Brownfield-Hydrick. Please know that all of you are in our prayers and thoughts. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones. I know that what you are going through right now is difficult; just know that we are here for you whenever you need us.