Ms. Ruth Burruss Cooley

Ms. Ruth Burruss Cooley, age 87, of Eastanollee, Georgia passed away February 24, 2021, at Habersham Home in Demorest.

Born September 10, 1933, in Stephens County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late T. C. and Hattie LeCroy Burruss.  A member of Tom’s Creek Baptist Church, Ms. Cooley had a long career in sales and credit management in the Atlanta area and retired from Sentry Chemical Company.

If you ever met Ruth Burruss Cooley, even in passing, chances are you were touched by her vivacious personality and friendly spirit. But what most will remember is her impeccable sense of style and her passion for her Georgia Bulldogs football. She was a decades-long season ticketholder who traveled far and wide to cheer on her beloved Dawgs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Cooley; longtime friend Carl Chancey; and her sister, Bettie Burruss Hicks.

Family members include her sister, Terri Burruss Rueblinger (Larry); brother-in-law, Bill Hicks; niece Sherri Burruss; nephew Jeff Burden (Gail), nephew Tom Hicks (Lori); and several great nephews and great nieces.

A graveside service will be held at four o’clock Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Tom’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers are optional. Memorial donations may be made to the Habersham Medical Center Foundation for Habersham Home’s iPad/tablet program to help residents enjoy “virtual visits” with loved ones during the COVID pandemic.

Visit online to donate at www.habershammedical.com/make-a-donation/

Due to the conditions concerning the health and well-being of our community, social distancing will be observed.  Those attending the service are encouraged to wear a mask.

Please keep the Cooley family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

Whitlock Mortuary is honored to be serving the family of Ms. Ruth Burruss Cooley.