Ruth Geraldine Duckett

Ruth Geraldine (Bowman) Duckett, 90, returned to her heavenly home on March 7, 2018. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her and ultimately gave her peace.

Ruth was born on January 29, 1928, to the late John and Annie (Hallman) Bowman. She was immersed in the Christian faith by her grandmother, becoming a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Ijamsville, MD at an early age. Ruth graduated from Lincoln High School and later worked as a school crossing guard for the Frederick City Police Department and as a school bus driver for Frederick County Public Schools. She married the late Paul M. Duckett and was blessed with a loving family. For over 50 years she was a member of Madame C.J. Walker Temple 509 I.B.P.O.E. of the World, where she served as Daughter Ruler for many years and also was a member of the Queen Esther Chapter 2 of the Eastern Star.

Ruth is survived by: daughter, Peggy J. Hill; son, Aaron L. Duckett (Julie); grandchildren, Derwin L. Hill, Terrance "Terry" Bowman, Jermaine L. Hill, Noah P. Duckett and Danielle A. Duckett; great-grandchildren, Derwin "DJ" Hill, Jr., Kenny Hill, Kendra Hill, Re'naya Hill, Amaya Hill, Ja'Mir Hill and Charlie Mae Duckett; great-great granddaughter, Zay Hill; nieces, Bonnie Sanders and Wanda Naylor; cousin, Dyane Prather Hill; as well as life-long friends John Disney and Lola Williams. Ruth's love for family also extends to Bran and Penny Mahoney and their parents Chris and Carolyn and Tre, William, Malcolm, the late Isiah Brown and their mother Denise Hall-Brown Rollins.

In addition to her husband and parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved family members: brothers, George Bowman and Clyde Bowman; great-grandson, Jermaine L. Hill, Jr. (Jay) and niece, Linda Thomas.

A memorial service honoring Ruth's life will be held on Monday, March 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Vivian Martin Jones will officiate the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.