Ruth Anderson Burgess

On February 8, 2022, Ruth Anderson Burgess, 94, of Catonsville peacefully entered the presence of the Lord. She was born on October 30, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by daughter Donna D’Arcy (Jeff); son Tom Burgess (Nancy); daughter Susan Metzler(Keith); and son Jim Burgess(Sarah); ten grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Lionel Burgess, Jr., parents Charles Claude Anderson and Jennie Elliott Anderson, brother Charles and grandson David Metzler. Ruth was a graduate of Western Maryland College. She taught elementary students for Baltimore City Public Schools for two years before beginning her most fulfilling career as a homemaker and mom. She was an active member of the Catonsville United Methodist Church. Ruth cherished spending time with herfamily and enjoyed playing bridge and watching local sports. Ruth served in leadership positions for local and state Woman’s Clubs and enjoyed developing close friendships with the many women she encountered as they served the community. On June19, visitation will be held at Catonsville United Methodist Church in the parlor from 2:00-3:00pm, followed by a memorial service in the sanctuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trago Lloyd Scholarship Fund at Catonsville United Methodist Church, 6 Melvin Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 or the Charlestown Scholars’ Fund.