Sarah Ruth

Chastain Milam

Mrs. Ruth Chastain Milam, age 88, of Pavo, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. Ruth was born on January 6, 1935 in Floyd County, a daughter of the late Samuel Blain Chastain and Ruby Avery Chastain. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She ran and operated Milam Farm Nursery until she retired. Ruth enjoyed working in the nursery and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Milam, brother, Aaron Chastain and sister-in-law, Hazel Chastain, and great-grandson, Brody Shiver.

Survivors include her daughter, Janice Hart, sons, Kenny (Cindy) Milam, Michael (Maria) David Milam; grandchildren, Patrick (Alicia) Milam, Chris (Jan) Hart, Damon (Mandy) Hart and Mandie (Stewart) Parker, Belen Sarahy Avendano Berzuna, Montserrat Adriana Avendano Milam; great-grandchildren, Dustin Anderson, Malorie Anderson, Kenly (Chason) Ives, Brice Parker, Ethan Milam, Madison Parker, Brennan Hart, Taylor Hart, and Azad Alonzo Berzuna Avendano; brother; Julius (Gail) Chastain, sister, Ola (Curtis) Pickels, several great-great-grandchildren, and nieces & nephews.

Services will be held at Salem Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 11:00 am with Rev. Wayne Goff and Rev. Doug Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 am – 11:00 am in the church Chapel.