Rutha was born on October 4, 1932, in Williston, FL, to Leroy and Levonia Coleman. She loved attending church, traveling, fishing, singing in the choir, cooking, and baking her famous cornbread and infamous pound cake.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Edmond Fribley; daughter, Annie Bivins; parents Leroy and Levonia Coleman; brothers, Arnold George, and Tommie Hughes; sister, Frances Graves; and significant other, Levan Burney.

She leaves precious memories with granddaughter, Kim Willingham (Tiger); great-grandchildren, Iesha Thompson, Jah're Lucas, and Kai Ellis; brother, Wilson Morris (Judy); nephews, Ricky Graves, Roger Graves, and Jamie Graves; nieces, Gloria Graves, Mary Graves, Zina Campbell, and Kwanza Manor; a host of loving cousins; and a host of other relatives, church family, and friends.

Calling Hours
Friday, March 3, 2023
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King
Tampa, FL 33610

Traditional Funeral Service
Saturday, March 4, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rebirth M.B. Church
1924 E. Comanche Ave
Tampa, FL 33610