Here is Rutha's sibling outside the church as she rests inside. On the back row from left to right is Lucinda, her youngest sister, and Vincent (Brother) her youngest brother. Next is Dot, Mildred, Jacq, then Juanita, D.L. and Elaine. Both Jacq and Juanita have joined Rutha in Glory.
Both, Mama Laws--as Rutha was lovingly called--Aunt Jacq and Aunt Juanita leave us here who loved and respected them. The brothers and sisters still here continue to grace us with love and support. Thank you Aunts and Uncles. WE LOVE YOU!!!! and Thank you for standing up for us in our mother's absence. Thank you!
Rutha loved her sons! They were the joy and pride of her life--all of her seven children were! Here is her youngest son, Lorenzo--named after her husband, Jimmy's, baby brother, Lorenzo. (Rutha enjoyed naming her children after family members--it was her way of "passing on the legacy" Rutha older son's name is "Jimmy James Jr Laws the Third!" or so he called himself...) Her sons played instruments, like their father. They joined professional bands at 13 years of age. Lorenzo played the drums, Jimmy played the trumpet. Here is Lorenzo on Daytona Beach with his band, "Morning After". He is the band leader. He used the proceeds from this band to put himself through Bethune Cookman College. Here he is at graduation with Rutha, in the print dress, and sister, Alcenia. Can't you feel the PRIDE!!!!
