Ruth Coney

Coney was born on Sept. 2, 1928 to Arthur Munk and Carrie Howard Munk in Turner County, Rebecca, GA. She attended the elementary schools of that county. After a brief illness, Mother Coney departed this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. At a young age, she met and married her love, Ezekiel Coney, And they were married for over 45 years. Ruth worked in the health care field; she continued working even in her late seventies before she finally retired. She loved cooking and being a gracious host for family and friends. She would give you her talk and opinion softly while it would make its impact. Ruth was an active member in the community and was always willing to help others in their time of need. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, where she was a dedicated and committed member; she was a member of the Deaconess and Missionary boards, also she sang on the Senior Choir. She loved her bible studies and was a constant member of Sunday School. Her faith and love of God was unshakeable. She believed in keeping an orderly home and loved dressing like a lady. Also, to her credit, she was a social activist, working for the rights of the less fortunate in society. She served as a member of NAACP, Passaic Chapter, the Order of the Eastern Star and United Passaic Org., while always helping with that still, quiet attitude and warm smile. For all those that knew her well, knows what a powerful, encouraging legacy she has left behind for us to model. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Ezekiel Coney, her sisters; Emma Branch, Carrie Lue Henderson, Mary Lee Stanley, Leola Sanders, Louise Munk, Susie Boseman, her brothers, Walter Benjamin Munk, Sr., Eddie Lee Munk, Charles Munk and Arthur Munk. Ruth’s memories will forever be cherished by her siblings; Helen Munk Berry (Furman),of Passaic, NJ, Burdell Mullen (Calvin) of Pontiac, MI; God daughter, Sherria Munk, adopted god daughters are Rachel Hill, Kim Weeks Johnson and Roxanne Lotts, a special niece that was like her own daughter, Brenda Berry McKenzie. Also, she leaves to grieve a host of other family members and many many friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ruth Coney (Munk), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Ruth Coney

September 2, 1928 - October 14, 2020