The journey of life for Julia Ruth Feagins paused briefly as she moved into our Almighty Father’s loving care on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the age of 98. Her life began on August 13, 1922 in Seneca, SC as one of five children born to the late Major J. and Bessie (Benson) Alexander. She graduated from Oconee County Training School. She attended Spelman College and graduated from Lamar School of Nursing in Augusta, GA as a registered nurse.
Julia entered the U.S. Army Nurses Corp in 1945 until she transferred to the U.S. Air Force in 1948. She retired in July of 1965 as a Lt. Colonel where she received many honors and awards.
Julia married Jake C. Feagins on September 9, 1948 and he preceded her in death. She was a very active member Warren Chapel AME Church.
Visitation: Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 30, 2021; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with an hour of visitation prior to the service.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH with military honors provided by the VFW and American Legion.
Memorials: Warren Chapel AME Church
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Melanie Guzman-Martinez
When you have anticipation that this day will come; you still don’t have then realization of the impact it has on you. Mrs.Feagins you have no idea how the support and giving you have demonstrated most of your life to the churches the pastors the civic groups and every person who offered the slightest gesture towards you. YOU NEVER missed a birthday or holiday. Sometimes for no reason at all, a card would arrive. You were an amazing woman. Your girls will miss you!
Michelle Stanley
She will be greatly missed.
Connie (Freeh) Riley
Julia Feagins was my charge nurse at Fremont Memorial Hospital! She was instrumental in making me the best nurse I could possibly be! She was so organized , efficient, and knowledgeable! All the nurses, doctors, staff, and patients loved her! What a legacy at Fremont Memorial Hospital! Julia and Jake threw the best parties for the staff at their establishment! They were so generous and kind to everyone they met!
Sue Laterza Kilstrom
Hello Connie! Absolutely agree with your thoughtful comments. Her life blessed so many.
Sabrina Bates
Mrs. Julia Feagins, A Woman of Honor, Dinity, Sophistication, and So Much More…..I am Truly going to Miss Her Loving Personality!!! I Loved Her with Everything in Me. She has been a pillar to this community. She Will Never be forgotten. I find Peace knowing that she is no longer suffering in pain. She is Happily with those whom she Loved So Much! She Loved Her Church and took Well care of it. Warren Chapel will Never be the Same without Her!!!! Rest Now In Peace Mrs. Feagins…..Love You Always!!!!
Cyndi Johnson
There are no words to adequately express how much you have meant to this community and our family.
We respected, treasured and loved you.
Our lives were better because of you.
Forever in our hearts
We are praying for the family and her church family.
The Johnson Girls
Margaret, Freda and Cyndi
Sharon L Benedict
Mrs Feagins was a profound influence on the practice of nursing at Memorial hospital. She was a wonderful supervisor and mentor to me and to all of us, (Especially those of us on First North!!) She encouraged and guided us in our profession and will be truly missed. God bless her and welcome her home.
Antoinette Porczak Shilling
Mrs. Feagins was such a roll model at work and in public. She was a very classy lady. God truly has a beautiful angel in heaven.
Carletha M Geter
I meet Ms Ruth through my Aunt Mary Alexander, as she would call and speak to Aunt Mary often after the passing of Uncle Homer Alexander. Ms Ruth was a very kind and compassionate person. Her soft spoken voice will be missed.
Carletha Geter – Georgia
Mrs. Cynthia Nearhood
I had the wonderful honor of meeting and working with Mrs. Feagins as she assisted her nephew in his construction business. I looked forward to the many visits we had and when entering their home, I was always in awe of her life and career. My husband was also in the military, so the stories she told me blew me away. She was humble, but would graciously tell me stories of her life, her love, her career and her faith. She was an amazing worker. She stayed in my heart all these years and this afternoon, my husband and I were driving to Fremont and as we passed the road she lived on, I looked her up and saw she passed. God blessed me greatly in knowing her. Again, it was an honor to know her and I look forward to seeing her again with Jesus.
Jo Ann Root
My condolences to the family and close friends of Mrs. Feagins on her passing. I had such respect and admiration for this wonderful lady. It was an honor and a privilege to have had her as my nursing supervisor at Fremont Memorial Hospital. May she now Rest in Peace.
Harold Benson
We will miss Cousin Ruth. Our comfort lies in remembering her as one who was kind, cheerful ,
energetic, generous and thoughtful, who lived a full and good life. Certainly, she made a
difference in the lives of many people. Remembering you in prayer.
Harold and Mamie Benson
Charlene Fisher
Aunt Ruth was a very special Lady. She wasn’t my aunt but Mark always called her Aunt Ruth so that’s wha
t i called her. Very elegant, with a gentle spirit.!! She will be missed.
In Sympathy.
The Davis Sisters (Peties girls)
Phyllis Powell
To The Family of Lady Julia Ruth Feagins
May God bless you all and comfort your hearts during this time. We had the great pleasure of making Cousin Julia’s acquaintance a few years back at our Benson-Vance Family Reunions. What tremendous attributes of a Godly Woman she displayed! Her gentle spirit will be sorely missed. Her contributions to her family, community and country will live forever!
With Love – Your Sandusky Family Connection (Vance/Wood)
Gordon H. Alexander, Jr.
Aunt Ruth was a God Gifted woman, as well as being God’s gift to this world. Her many gifts and good works will always be remembered. She went out of her way to find and help those in need. She helped me and my family many times and would not accept thanks or gifts in return. She was wise and liberal with her advice and willingness to be there for her family and acquaintances. Thoughtful and kind she was a leader and example among women. I dearly loved my Aunt Ruth and I miss her so much.
Nancy S.W. Fisher
I never met Julia and only knew her through her kind and newsy letters and phone calls. Even so, she sent me checks from time to time to help with expenses and so that I would ” take care of me” while I also took care of her nephew, Gordon. He is disappointed that we could not get to her funeral, however his throat cancer has us staying close to doctors and his support system. I will always be grateful to her for her encouragement and financial help which always seemed to arrive at the most needed times. She was a rare lady, one who we can all look up too as an example of how we should all be living. Thank you Julia, for your Service to our country and your many kindnesses to us all.
BILL BENSON
Dear family:
Although we are morning our beloved aunt, cousin, sister,niece , friend. Because of her kindness will always be remembered all over the world. We will charish the time we spent with you and the families. Families , all that is left for us to do. Is to love and share with others. Please continue to trust God in everything.
William (Bill) and Ann Benson
Seneca, South Carolina 29678
Karen Ferguson Blanton
Hello,
First and foremost, please let me start by saying, I am so sorry for your loss. My brother bought a military trunk with Julia’s name and rank on it near Fremont, Ohio. He has given it to me as he is on the waiting list for the Veteran’s home in Sandusky, Ohio. I took the trunk to a locksmith to have it opened and inside was a beautiful picture of her, along with some love letters from Jake, certificates, ribbons and medals that I would LOVE to get back to the family. It’s not much but to me, it would mean everything if the family could have these beautiful items. I do genealogy for our family and would want someone to make every effort to get them to me. My phone number is 740-858-5791, email is Blantonkaren63@gmail.com and I am on Facebook under Karen Ferguson Blanton, please send me a private message. My address is 2902 State Route 125 West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663. Thank you and God Bless your family!