Mrs. Ruth Arlene Brittain
November 3, 1930 - April 7, 2020
Mrs. Ruth Arlene Brittain, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Mrs. Brittain was born November 3, 1930 in Montevideo, Minnesota to parents Arthur Martin and Gilma Ruth (Gilbertson) Hanson. She was a longtime resident of Green Cove Springs. Ruth worked as a Registered Nurse, was an avid quilter, and she was of the Lutheran faith. Her parents and husband, Jimmy Russell Brittain preceded her in death. Survivors are her daughters, Pamela Brittain of Gainesville, Patty Wainwright (Mitch) of Orange Springs, Peggy Sue Brittain of Middleburg, and Paula K. Brittain of Ocala. Burial will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to be made to Community Hospice, https://www.communityhospice.com/give/. Arrangements under the care of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1811 Idlewild Avenue, SR 16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.com
Mrs. Ruth Arlene Brittain, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Mrs. Brittain was born November 3, 1930 in Montevideo, Minnesota to parents Arthur Martin and Gilma Ruth (Gilbertson) Hanson. She was a longtime resident of Green Cove Springs.... View Obituary & Service Information