Ruth Ann Natoli

Ruth Ann Natoli, 76, of Albany, Ga, passed away June 17th, 2026 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Life Church. Pastor Matthew Schluckebier will officiate. Interment will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.

Ruth was born in Takoma Park, MD on April 25, 1950 to the late Henry and Helen Rea. She grew up in Hyattsville, MD and graduated from Northwestern High School. She went on to study at The University of Maryland earning a degree in education. Ruth moved to Albany, GA in 1977 and was employed with the Dougherty County School System and taught Spanish at Albany High School for 25 years. After retirement, she was employed with St. Teresa’s School for 10 years before retiring fully in 2023.

Ruth was a member of Life Church in Leesburg.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Rea. Survivors include her husband, Chuck Natoli of Albany, GA, two Children, Tony (Allison) Natoli of Lee County, GA and Tina (Ken) Franks of Albany, GA, four grandchildren, Bella (Matt) Pressley of Albany, GA, Sophia (Cameron) Cutchens of Lee County, GA, Victoria (Matt) Harrell of Albany, GA and Nick Natoli of Lee County, GA. Also a niece, Ellen (Brad) Cohen of Terrell County, GA, and 7 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00am until 12:00pm at Life Church.

Those desiring may make memorials in memory of Ruth to Life Church, 588 Fussell Rd. Leesburg, GA, 31763.