Mrs. Ruth Johnson Henson, age 81, of Blue Ridge passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. Born in Pickens County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Victoria Cox Johnson. She enjoyed growing flowers and gardening and was a member of the Cattlemen’s Association. Mrs. Henson was also a long time member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was her husband, James Hobert Henson; and two siblings, Edith Johnson Henry and Harold Johnson.

Survivors include her two sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Angie Henson of Blue Ridge, GA and Greg Henson of Canton, GA; grandchildren, Wyatt Henson, Hunter Henson and Jamie Henson; brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Kay Johnson of Talking Rock, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Don Bloodworth of Suches, GA; and one sister-in-law, Linda Johnson of Jasper, GA.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Williams and Rev. Billy Ray Queen officiating. Interment will follow in the Barnes Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Dean Whitaker, Randy Young, Chris Young, Roger McTaggert, Nick Goggins and William McClure. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-9 p.m. and Sunday prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements.