Mary Ruth Lee Langdale Dies At 84

Mary Ruth Lee Langdale, age 84, of Okeechobee, passed away July 29, 2021 in Okeechobee. Mary was born on January 23, 1937 in Rose Hill, Virginia to the late Champ Kaywood and the late Osa Mae Cheek Lee. 

She married Oscar Eddie Langdale on August 15, 1953; he preceded her in death on August 20, 2017 after 64 years of marriage. She along with Eddie owned and operated Langdale Dragline Services which they started in 1954 and operated until they both retired. Mary and Eddie enjoyed traveling to the Bahamas often. Mary enjoyed bowling, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belle Glade for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed by everyone who loved and cared for her.

Mary leaves behind fond memories with her children; Michael Langdale and his wife Mercedes of Loxahatchee, and Susan Langdale Forrester and her husband James of Georgia, two grandchildren; Patricia Forrester Yount and her husband Rodney and grandson; James V. Forrester, III and his wife Julie, great grandchildren; Jonathon Bailey Hedrick, Hannah Hedrick, Katelyn Forrester, Jessica Lee Forrester, Madison Forrester, and Hailey Yount, one brother; Billy Jack Lee and sister; Jean Mann.

Mary Ruth was also preceded in death by her brother; Roy Alton Lee and sisters; Mae Lewis and Frieda Lambert.

Celebration of Mary Ruth’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston where Mr. Steve Weeks will officiate. Burial will be in Ortona Cemetery next to Eddie.