Mary Ruth Austin Giddens

Mary Ruth Austin Giddens of Lexington, AL, formerly of Adel, GA, was born July 11, 1934 in Lauderdale Co., AL, the daughter of the late William Earl Austin and Louise Sego Austin.

Mrs. Giddens was a retired operator/trainer in telephone communication and departed this life on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Green Oaks Inn in Florence, Alabama at the age of 86 Years, 3 Months and 25 Days.

She is survived by brothers, Lance Austin of Leighton, AL and Alan Austin and wife, Lorida of Clarksville, FL; sister, Hilda (Austin) Wilson and husband, Keith of Lexington, AL and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Giddens was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Frank Giddens on September 19, 2014; a brother, James William Austin and a sister, Laverne Bandorf.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Woodlawn City Cemetery in Adel, Georgia, with Shackelford Funeral Directors, Wayne County assisting the family.