Legacy Village at Plantation Manor resident Stella “Ruth” Flowers was born on October 4, 1930, in Brooks County, Georgia, right in the middle of a lively family of ten children. As the middle child, Ruth learned early how to be patient, adaptable, and (probably) very good at sharing!



Raised by hardworking farmers, Ruth grew up knowing the value of a strong work ethic. She later put that to good use as a buyer for a department store—where she also dressed the display windows and made sure everything looked just right.

Ruth met the love of her life, John David Flowers, at a dime store. Yes, a dime store—and yes, it was love at first sight. They married at just 19 years old and went on to share a wonderful 52-year marriage. Ruth says John was the best husband, and she never doubted how deeply he loved her. Together they raised four children—three daughters and one son—and now enjoy the joy of four grandchildren.

Ruth was a devoted homemaker, an enthusiastic flower gardener, and an excellent baker. In fact, her baked goods were so good that the church always hoped she’d bring something (and she usually did!). Family camping trips were a yearly tradition, with the mountains of North Carolina holding a special place in her heart.

After their children graduated from college, Ruth and John set off on a two-month tour of the continental United States. The trip went smoothly—with just one small adventure: locking their keys in the car. Thankfully, a truckload of convicts came to the rescue and had the door open in seconds. A story she’ll never forget!

Ruth has always been very active in her Baptist church and made sure her children were raised with strong faith. She loves piano music for its simplicity and beautiful melody. Looking back on her life, Ruth says she has no regrets—she feels blessed, happy, and content. If she ever won a billion dollars, she says she’d spend it helping children and those in need. 

With her loving spirit and gentle warmth, it’s no wonder everyone at Legacy wants to adopt Ruth as their grandmother. We are truly grateful to have her as part of our Legacy family.