Ruth V. Hewitt
February 2, 1944 –
Ruth V. Hewitt entered into heaven on March 17, 2020, at 76 years of age. She lived her whole life serving the Lord as a missionary both over seas and at home. She is survived by several cousins.
Ruth was born in Reading, Pa., to her parents Jim and Blanche Hewitt (both deceased); they had prayed for a daughter who would become a pianist. After eight years of waiting, Ruth was born on February 2, 1944. She started piano lessons at the age of seven and with good discipline and practice, Ruth was molded into a lifetime of service as a ministry in music.
Ruth graduated from Owen J. Roberts high school and West Chester University with a B.S. and M.S. degree in music education. Using the Bible verse Psalm 33:3 to mold her life, Ruth would “sing and play skillfully” to be a blessing for others. Ruth taught elementary vocal music for 10 years in her former school district. Ruth took a sabbatical from teaching in 1976 and went to the Soviet Union with a singing group. Returning to the USA in the fall, she graduated from Word of Life bible institute in New York. Ruth then went to Israel and taught for two more years.
Ruth’s overseas missions showed her the need and conviction to share Christ all over the world. Ruth had her masters in music, and WOL had a need for a music director in Australia, so Ruth was sent to Australia and New Zealand. She worked there for five years, teaching and sharing Christ. Ruth then was sent to the United Kingdom for 10 years. Word of Life needed a music person in Québec, Canada, who was fluent in French. So, again, Ruth was chosen to go to Québec, becoming a librarian and working in and throughout Canada for 10 years .
With retirement near, she felt the need to return to the USA. Ruth wanted to be in the warm weather. Still working for Word of Life, Ruth found a Bible institute in Hudson, FL. With friends and contacts at Trinity Baptist Church, Ruth then purchased a home in Kings Point, near her cousin and only one hour from Hudson. In Hudson, Ruth taught instruments, played for conventions and was the pianist and organist at the Baptist Church of Hudson.
Ruth returned to Australia for three months, reuniting with former students, friends and pastors. When she returned to Sun City Center in March 2009, Ruth finally retired from Word of Life. Then she became the full time pianist and organist at Trinity Baptist Church; also, Ruth was the pianist for King’s Point Chorus and the Men’s Chorus at SCC. Ruth worked at Trinity Baptist Church for over nine years and was used musically at Freedom Plaza.
Her motto was “Home missions are good, foreign missions are better, but the best mission is submission to God, wherever and whatever He calls us to do.”
Ruth’s work at Trinity Baptist Church and Freedom Plaza continued until she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2020.
Ruth’s internment will be in Limerick Garden of Memories, along side her parents in the Garden of Love in Limerick, Pa.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church when the Corona virus is under control and the church is open.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations of Bibles to The Gideon’s International (www.sendtheword.org).
Ruth was born in Reading, Pa., to her parents Jim and Blanche Hewitt (both deceased); they had prayed for a daughter who would become a pianist. After eight years of waiting, Ruth was born on February 2, 1944. She started piano lessons at the age of seven and with good discipline and practice, Ruth was molded into a lifetime of service as a ministry in music.
Ruth graduated from Owen J. Roberts high school and West Chester University with a B.S. and M.S. degree in music education. Using the Bible verse Psalm 33:3 to mold her life, Ruth would “sing and play skillfully” to be a blessing for others. Ruth taught elementary vocal music for 10 years in her former school district. Ruth took a sabbatical from teaching in 1976 and went to the Soviet Union with a singing group. Returning to the USA in the fall, she graduated from Word of Life bible institute in New York. Ruth then went to Israel and taught for two more years.
Ruth’s overseas missions showed her the need and conviction to share Christ all over the world. Ruth had her masters in music, and WOL had a need for a music director in Australia, so Ruth was sent to Australia and New Zealand. She worked there for five years, teaching and sharing Christ. Ruth then was sent to the United Kingdom for 10 years. Word of Life needed a music person in Québec, Canada, who was fluent in French. So, again, Ruth was chosen to go to Québec, becoming a librarian and working in and throughout Canada for 10 years .
With retirement near, she felt the need to return to the USA. Ruth wanted to be in the warm weather. Still working for Word of Life, Ruth found a Bible institute in Hudson, FL. With friends and contacts at Trinity Baptist Church, Ruth then purchased a home in Kings Point, near her cousin and only one hour from Hudson. In Hudson, Ruth taught instruments, played for conventions and was the pianist and organist at the Baptist Church of Hudson.
Ruth returned to Australia for three months, reuniting with former students, friends and pastors. When she returned to Sun City Center in March 2009, Ruth finally retired from Word of Life. Then she became the full time pianist and organist at Trinity Baptist Church; also, Ruth was the pianist for King’s Point Chorus and the Men’s Chorus at SCC. Ruth worked at Trinity Baptist Church for over nine years and was used musically at Freedom Plaza.
Her motto was “Home missions are good, foreign missions are better, but the best mission is submission to God, wherever and whatever He calls us to do.”
Ruth’s work at Trinity Baptist Church and Freedom Plaza continued until she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2020.
Ruth’s internment will be in Limerick Garden of Memories, along side her parents in the Garden of Love in Limerick, Pa.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church when the Corona virus is under control and the church is open.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations of Bibles to The Gideon’s International (www.sendtheword.org).