J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Grizzard, Ruth L.

Monday, February 14, 2005

Ruth Lister Grizzard, 83 of Petersburg, died Monday, February 14, 2005. She was a native of Terryville, CT and the daughter of the late Amos H. and Frances White Lister. After completing Mt. Ida Junior College, she received training in Physical Therapy at Harvard Medical School. She then served in the Army Medical Corps as a physical therapist in the European Theatre during World War II where she met her husband of 55 years. Following their marriage, they moved to Petersburg where they raised their family and where she served as a member of many civic organizations, including the Junior Womens Club, the Medical Alliance and the Health Dept. She organized the Polio Immunization for the City of Petersburg in 1963. She was predeceased by son Samuel Lister Grizzard and two sisters Daisy Lister Grunau and Louise Lister Lake. She is survived by her husband, W. Samuel Grizzard, M.D. of Petersburg; daughter, Sheila G. Nolen of Red Bank, NJ.; two sons, William Samuel Grizzard, Jr., M.D. of Petersburg and John Dallas Grizzard, M.D. of Midlothian; grandchildren, Patrick, Michael and Kevin Grizzard; Jeremy and John Nolen; Sam, Courtney and Robert Grizzard. A Mass of Resurrection will be said 11:00 am Thursday, February 17, 2005 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Robert M. Spencer officiating. Interment will be in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery. A Wake will be conducted 6:00 PM Wednesday at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service with a visitation to follow until 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be to St. Josephs Catholic Church, 151 Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dr. John Grizzard, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this diffulcult time.
Sincerely,
Becky Wells

Posted by: becky wells at February 20, 2005 12:38 AM

If ever there was a person who, as the poem says, was "important in the life of of a child", it was Ruth Grizzard. She not only supported her husband as he cared for so many in his professional career, but also raised three wonderful children who would follow in their parents' footsteps. America needs more fine people like that. Because of the superior medical care rendered me, I now have two very healthy children for which I will be forever grateful. And I am only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to people who are grateful for such a fine family. God Bless You All. I know she is smiling down on you.

Lynn Moegling

Posted by: Lynn N. Moegling at February 19, 2005 12:19 PM

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy over your loss. I was unable to attend the services, but pray that you will continue to celebrate Ruth's life. We lost both our parents in 2004, so know how painful this time is for you. If you would like to talk or get together sometime, just throw me a line or call - I'm still at the same number my folks had for 50 years! (732-8039)I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My Heart - Angie

Posted by: Angela Mach Connelly at February 18, 2005 02:32 PM

I knew Sheila best as we were once classmates, but I have had contact with all of the family thru the years (my older brothers were in school about the same time as Sheila's brothers). I remember Mrs. Grizzard as a gentle, loving and caring woman. I have prayed that the Peace that passes all understanding be yours, and may you rest in the knowledge that Jesus loves all of you more than you know.

Posted by: Louanne Birkner at February 17, 2005 11:14 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends.
Ed and Pam Holstrom

Posted by: Ed and Pam Holstrom at February 16, 2005 09:21 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends.
Pam and Ed Holstrom

Posted by: Ed and Pam Holstrom at February 16, 2005 09:13 PM

We are so saddened by your great loss! Ruth was a dear friend for over fifty years! I will miss her visits, phone calls, and sweet thoughtful ways. She'll live on in my many memories which will always bring a smile.
May Sam, Sheila, Bill, John and the grandchildren be comforted in the joy of happy memories too. God bless you all.
Love,
Louise (Georgia) and Bruce Towner

Posted by: "Georgia" and Bruce Towner at February 16, 2005 08:55 PM

I AM SO SAD TO LEARN OF RUTH'S DEATH. I LOVED THE TIME I SPENT WITH HER WHILE SHE WAS HERE AT THE DUNLOP HOUSE.SHE MADE ME LAUGH SO MUCH AND SHE WAS SO LOVING AND KIND AND SPOKE SO LOVING OF HER FAMILY.I WILL MISS HER GREATLY.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.GOD BLESS RUTH GRIZZARD

Posted by: linda miles at February 16, 2005 04:45 PM

Dr. Sam Grizzard,
Just wanted to let you and your family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Your Family at SRMC Radiology Dept.

Posted by: Southside Regional Medical Center Radiology Department at February 16, 2005 10:22 AM