Ruthie M. Baines

Ruthie, affectionately known as “Tilly” by family and long, long time friends, was born to this life on August 12, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Homer and Bessie Baine.

Ruth had early Sunday School teaching at St. Luke Presbyterian Church in Chicago as a child. On October 17, 2010, Ruthie was baptized at First Baptist Church of Oak Park and joined on October 24, 2010. She remained a member until her Lord called her home. 

Ruthie was a very studious person all her life. She graduated near the top of her class at Marshall High School in Chicago, IL. Upon graduation, she continued her college education for 8 years with a Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern College in Chicago, Illinois. 

Ruthie went on to become a teacher at Marshall High School and Austin High School, where she ascended to the top. She later retired from Austin High School.

Ruthie received her wings to Heaven on June 27, 2025. To God be the glory. In Heaven, she will join her mother, Bessie Baine; father, Homer Baine, Sr.; two grandmothers; an uncle; an aunt; and one favorite nephew, Jerome Baine. 

Ruthie leaves to cherish her loving memory, her brother, Homer Baine, Jr. (Vera); sisters, Brenda Hurns, and Valerie Jackson; nieces, Lacicia Baine and Bria Baine; nephew, Travis; a favorite grandnephew, Romeo Baine; and many other cousins, young relatives and friends.

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