Anna Ruth Thies

November 16, 1947 - May 9, 2017

Anna Ruth Thies, 69, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2017 surrounded by family. Ruth was born and raised in Atlantic County. She graduated from Oakcrest High School, Wagner College, and Fairly Dickson University. As a nurse she dedicated her life to helping people. Throughout her career she provided service to the community through one-on-one care, program development, and advocacy. In addition, she served with the Army Nurse Corps for twenty years retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. One of her many duties in the service consisted of training medics to give first aid in the field. Ruth made family a priority. She is survived by her only daughter, Angela Bailey; her son in-law, Jason Bailey; grandchildren, Adam and Alyssa Bailey. In addition she leaves behind her brothers, Oliver Thies, Jr. and Jeffrey Thies, their wives and children consisting of nine nieces and nephews and fourteen great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her mother, Eleanor Thies; father, Oliver Thies, Sr.; brother, David Thies. Family and friends are invited to attend services on Wednesday, May 17th at Zion Lutheran Church, 312 Philadelphia Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215, 609-965-1813. Visitation is at 11:00am with a service at 12:00pm, followed by interment at Germania Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 609-965-0357. For directions or condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.