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Marvyn Ruppert Obituary
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Marvyn Glover Ruppert, 75 of Atlanta and formerly of Cumming passed away Sunday, September 16, 2007. Marvyn is a member of Skyland Methodist Church in Atlanta and was a member of Midway Methodist Church in Cumming for four decades. She was co-founder and charter member of Gamma Sigma Sigma, a college service sorority, and enjoyed being the first member to have a granddaughter join the sorority. She was active in the Red Cross, Cumming Chorale, and Forsyth County Little Theater. She is survived by her loving husband William F. Ruppert Sr.; sons, Thomas R. Glover Jr. and wife Wanda of Cumming, Lawrence L. Glover and wife, Doretta of Clarkesville, TN, and John R. Glover and wife, Laura of Dothan, AL; daughter Deborah G Botteicher and husband Glenn of Cumming; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon September 23, 2007 at Two o'clock at Skyland Methodist Church 1850 Skyland Terrace Atlanta, GA 30319. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Skyland Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta, GA 30319.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marvyn Ruppert
Sponsored by Glover Family.
Tim
September 13, 2024
Hi mom, we still think about you and love you very much. Thank you so much for raising us, and not giving us away that one time : ).
Tim Glover
January 23, 2010
Mom, we still think about you and your legacy nearly every day. You gave so much, and asked for so little. Gamma Sigma Sigma has helped a lot just in Amy's life. We love you and miss you.
Sarah Cain
February 4, 2008
Like many of my sisters before me in this guest book, I have fond memories at convention of Marvyn. I can't begin to explain how exciting it really was to get to know one of our founding sisters, and she instilled a sense of pride and dedication to not only Gamma Sig, but the service of others. I only hope that now I can carry on her vision with the help of my sisters. Marvyn, you will truly be missed.
Jeanne King (Beta Gamma - Univ. of Delaware)
November 7, 2007
I am truly saddened by the passing of one of our Founding Sisters. May she rest in peace. Like all my sisters who have signed before me, I am grateful for her vision and courage to help found this sorority based on friendship, service and equality. She was a visionary and will be missed. Thank you Marvyn!
Quevarra Moten (Gamma Sigma Sigma)
November 2, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Marvyn's family. Thank you Sorror for helping to found Gamma Sigma Sigma to give me an opportunity to build a lifetime of service.
Michelle Clark
October 26, 2007
To all,
Marvyn was a special angel who's love of life, learning and devotion to friendship will always be remembered. Knowing her made me a better person. She welcomed me to Atlanta, she comforted me in hard times and made me laugh often! I will miss her greatly. I am grateful for all her accomplishments were great.
Janie Latten-Epsilon Psi
September 28, 2007
Thank you so much for Gamma Sig. I will keep service in my heart forever.
Penny Jones
September 22, 2007
Marvyn will be missed by so mnay, including many who will never know her. When she showed up at a disaster scene in her Red Cross vest, whether it was one family burned out, or a major hurricane, she made each individual fell there needs came first. She also trained a lot of people (including myself) to be there when she couldn't. But we could never bring her caring and passion. She will be missed.
Deborah Botteicher
September 21, 2007
Hey Mom,
You were a volunteer-aholic and I love you for that! You taught me it is better to serve than be served. You will definitely be remembered forever. I am so glad you are healed and with your savior now. I told everyone at school you are singing loudly in the choir now. I miss you much already, but I keep remembering the legacy you have given me.
Your loving daughter, Debby
Franchelle E. Craft
September 21, 2007
I give my condolences to the family of our beloved founder; my prayers are with you at this time during your bereavement. Even though I didn’t get the chance to personally meet Soror Marvyn, I have heard wonderful stories about her. I take this time to thank you for all of your contributes in the founding of this GREAT organization. You will truly be miss.
Your Sister in Service,
Soror Franchelle Craft
September 21, 2007
Debby and Glen,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the fond memories fill your hearts with peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Karen and Phil Henderson
Deborah Juhan
September 21, 2007
Debby,
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. She was so precious to think of this school and do so much for us. She was an extraordinary woman! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
With Love,
Deborah Juhan
Bea Segal
September 20, 2007
Bill and family,
Marvyn was a very special sorority sister and I looked forward to seeing her at convention. I will miss our phone calls if I had a question or she wanted to talk to me. I'll miss the packages that seemed to arrive unexpectedly at my door. But what I will miss most is hearing about what she was doing today, since Marvyn was a lot of fun to talk with.
Clarence Jones
September 20, 2007
I have never lost a mom but I feel when one mom is gone we all feel the pain for a mom's love reaches wide. Her love is now reaching out to you and comforts you in your grief for she knows you are hurting for her but she is in peace.Take comfort in knowing this and live your life the way God wants you to. We love you here at East Hall.
Kimberly Panzini
September 20, 2007
In July, at my first convention in Chicago I was honored to meet Marvyn, one of the founding sister of GSS. When I met her she had this smile that could light up a whole room. Marvyn will be in my thoughts and prayers. She will always have a special place in my heart for all her dedication she has done throughout her lifetime.
Anne Tarkington
September 20, 2007
Deborah,
I am sorry about your loss. There is nobody like a mother. I know you had a wonderful mother because she produced such a wonderful daughter. I know that she is very proud of you. I will keep her in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
Angela Mobley
September 20, 2007
Deborah,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Angela Mobley
Joyce Tharpe
September 20, 2007
Deborah, I am so sorry for your loss. There is no one who can replace your mother so I pray that you find solace in your memories and the moments that you shared together. If there is anything I can ever do for you just let me know. You are in my prayers. God Bless you and yours.
Mark Anthony
September 20, 2007
My prayers are with your family.
Amy Glover
September 20, 2007
Grandma, thank you so much for all the beautiful gifts you have given me -- you had a key role in raising me into the person I am, and I am thankful to have inherited some of your vibrancy. I will always keep you in my heart, and carry on with your example of acceptance and service. I love you.
- Amy.
Tim Glover
September 20, 2007
Mom, you will forever be in our hearts as a wonderful woman, who accomplished much and touched many people's lives in a positive way (and never let much grass grow under her feet along the way). We love you!
Karen Kerr
September 19, 2007
I remember meeting Marvyn 9 years ago at my 1st Gamma Sigma Sigma Convention in Atlanta. I was so excited to meet one of our founding sisters. The funny thing is that each time I saw Marvyn after that, I felt the same rush and pride because not only was she then a founding sister, she was also a friend and an inspiration to all of us! She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family!
Conchetta White
September 19, 2007
Although I never met you personnally I am moved by the choice you made in helping to start this sorority. It has been one of the best things I could have done in my life. I know you lead a life of service and I strive to do the same. May you rest in peace knowing that me and the other sorors will do our best to continue what you and the other ladies began. I send my condolences to your family. And I hope this helps them know how much you are appreciated and loved!
Natasha Finn
September 19, 2007
I am truly thankful that I got the chance to meet Marvyn at this past convention. Her GSS nails will be something to remember... She was a great asset to Gamma Sigma Sigma and may her legacy live on. May she rest in peace.
~Natasha
Darlene Solberg
September 19, 2007
Bill and family-
There will never be another person such as Marvyn. She was truely one of the "Belles of Georgia" who was always young at heart and an inspiration to all of us in Gamma Sigma Sigma, either to a college undergrad sister or to those of us who were alums. Her love of life and love of the sorority were inspirational. She will truely be missed by all. I always looked forward to seeing Marvyn at our national conventions over the years, and loved our visits this past summer in Chicago. Thank you Marvyn for helping make Gamma Sigma Sigma a special place to be. Also thank you for just being you.
God Bless!
Soror Kierra Johnson
September 19, 2007
My prayers are with the family of our beloved Founder. Peace be with you all.
~Soror Kierra Johnson
Gamma Alpha Chapter
Liashelle Scott
September 19, 2007
I received the news late last night.Marvyn was a great soror and she embodied all the elements that made Gamma Sigma Sigma and a true soror. She had a real zest for life, as a DD for the former District V, Marvyn was very supportive and motivational.
She will be truly missed
Lauren Reich
September 19, 2007
Marvyn has changed the life of so many women who I am proud to call my sisters. We would all be very different people if it wasn't for her. What a wonderful woman. I'm eternally grateful I was able to meet her this past July.
Sisterly Love
Lauren Reich - Delta Nu
Nichole Fletcher
September 19, 2007
Thank you for the sorority that you helped create. You will never know the impact of this organization in my life and others. We love you and may you rest in peace. Weeee-Oooop!!!
Karishma Saini
September 19, 2007
I am deeply saddened of the passing of our dear sister, Marvyn Glover Ruppert. I feel blessed to have met her at our past Convention. Her presence was inspirational. Thank you for all that you have done and represented, Marvyn. Your sisters will continue your founding ideals of spreading friendship of diversity and serving our college,community and land.
I'm keeping Marvyn's family and friends in prayer and wishing you all strength.
In remembrance and prayer,
Karishma Saini
Meika Sherrer
September 19, 2007
Eventhough our interactions were few, it was an honor and a privilege to have a met a founding member of this organization. Gamma Sigma Sigma will never be the same. She will be missed.
Joyce Brooks, Gamma Sigma Sigma
September 19, 2007
Though it may be difficult, we can not be saddened over the homegoing of our beloved sister! She is now in a better place. We were blessed to have her at convention one last time! The peace that she has now is well deserved for the countless amount of service she has given to humanity. In honor of Mrs. Marvyn Glover Ruppert, thank you for helping to find an organization that promotes service, friendship, and equality! We will continue to let the light that you have sparked within this organization shine throughout the world!
Aurelia Spaulding
September 19, 2007
Few people can say they were lucky enough to have met one of their organization's founders. Well, I am overjoyed to say that I was blessed to have met Mrs. Marvyn Glover Ruppert, not lucky. For she was a blessing to us all. From the brief moments, I spent around her, she was a motivation, all in herself. Having met her, she helps me to appreciate service and being a servant even more. She will be missed.
Ranita Williams
September 19, 2007
I am indeed saddened by the loss of Marvyn. I am glad that I got to spend time with her at our last Convention. Thank you Marvyn for having the courage to found our great sorority and I will truly miss you.
E. King
September 19, 2007
It hurts my heart to have lost such a beautiful person. Gamma Sigma Sigma will never be the same. It was always a joy to see her come out and support new members of the organization. I loved her not only as a sister, but more as a person.
Ariel Ruffin
September 19, 2007
I never got to meet Marvyn but many of my close sorors did during convention and they had great things to say about her. I appreciate everything that she has done in life and especially for being apart of the founding of Gamma Sigma Sigma. She will be greatly missed!
celeste mcneil
September 19, 2007
Marvyn was always a delightful person. everytime i saw her roaming around during national conventions, she made me smile at the fact that i had met a founding member of our sorority. She will be missed.
Sharra Gaston
September 19, 2007
My condolences to one of my Beloved Founder's family, friends, and GSS Sorors. Your legacy will continue on in the virtues of each Gamma Sig to come.
YIG,
Sharra Gaston
Mary Ann Carr
September 19, 2007
I will cherish the special enthusiasm Marvyn shared with me and all members of Gamma Sigma Sigma. She was an inspiration and true model of service, friendship and equality, the ideals of our sorority.
Crystal R.
September 19, 2007
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Marvyn, who was a fantastic mentor to me in Gamma Sigma Sigma. She was always there encouraging me to stay involved.
I am glad to have spent some time with her at our recent Convention in Chicago.
Diane Janvier
September 19, 2007
Marvyn was one of the people who shaped who I am. I am proud to have known her through Gamma Sigma Sigma. She is definitely one of the people who "packed my parachute". I will truly miss her.
Lynne Mowers
September 19, 2007
Bill and family,
Marvyn has always been an angel, and now she has been given her wings. We will miss her desperately, and thank you for so generously sharing her with her sorority family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynne Mowers, Gamma Sigma Sigma
Judi Mecsics
September 19, 2007
My heart is so saddened at the loss of my Gamma Sigma Sigma Sister and friend, Marvyn. She was a huge inspiration to me and many others - always so spirited, fun and dedicated. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family, especially Bill.
T. Evans
September 19, 2007
As a current and proud member of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, INC., I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Sister Ruppert. We sincerely appreciate her vision and we will forever do service in her name.
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