Jettie Ruth

Timmons

Jettie Ruth Timmons was born on December 4, 1947, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late John Edward Timmons and Annie Ruth Hennighan Timmons. She was raised in Johnsonville, South Carolina, where she attended the Johnsonville school system and laid the foundation for the loving, vibrant personality that would bless so many lives.

On February 5, 2026, Jettie departed this life peacefully at home, surrounded by family.

Jettie was known as a woman who lived her faith out loud. She had a servant's heart and a nurturing spirit. She believed deeply in caring for others — feeding them, praying for them, and loving them without condition. Her life reflected her belief that people were like a bouquet of roses — different colors, backgrounds, and stories — yet all equally beautiful and worthy of love in God's sight.

Jettie relocated to New Jersey at the age of 22. She worked in various capacities throughout her life, including Willow Creek Elementary School, Magic City Cab Stand, Wilson Pickett, for. Dr. Alexander Altman, and Sultan Chemist. Wherever she worked, she formed relationships and left an imprint of kindness.

Her spiritual journey was central to her life. In 1986, she joined Community Baptist Church of Englewood under the leadership of Rev. Clarence Kenner, and later continued faithfully under Rev. Lester Taylor, serving on the Nurses Ministry. She later became a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Englewood, under Rev. Neil Pereira. No matter where she worshiped, Jettie believed the Lord would meet her there.

Jettie loved cooking, entertaining, dancing, and spending time with family. Her home was always open, her table always full, and her prayers always sincere. She was protective of her loved ones and serious about covering them in prayer. Her well-known expression, "How's your hammer hanging?" reflected her playful spirit and the joy she brought to every room. A favorite pastime of hers was Scratch-offs. Many will remember her for her cooking, her laughter, and the way she made everyone feel like family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Ralph Timmons.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Betty, Benny(Riva), and Arlene; her grandchildren Lanell, Tyrell, Brent, April, Amani, and Emmanuel; and one great-grandchild,Jordan, also known as Nikki.

She was a loving godmother to Grace West and a cherished "bonus mother" to Ivy Scudder, Tiffany Lindo, and Andrea Morrissey.

She is also survived by her siblings Starlene (Randy) Thompson, Willie Janice Timmons, Ruby Dell Hannah, and Bennie Jean Crooks; her one living aunt, Melvin (Ezekiel) Hannah. Close friends, Hosie Mae Smith and Cleo Williams,and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family who loved her dearly.

Jettie Ruth Timmons lived a life of love, generosity, and faith. She fed the hungry, prayed for everyone, and welcomed all. Her legacy is not only in the family she leaves behind, but in every life she touched with kindness.

Her memory will continue to dance in our hearts, warm our kitchens, and echo in our prayers.