Ruth C. Duck: Theologian, poet and hymnist. - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

Ruth C. Duck: Theologian, poet and hymnist. - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

Ruth Carolyn Duck died peacefully from pneumonia on December 26 with loved ones near her.  Born in Washington D.C. on November 21, 1947 to Jesse Thomas Duck and Louise Farmer Duck, Ruth grew up in Washington and in Annapolis, MD. At the age of sixteen she and her family moved to Memphis, TN where she learned of the ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and soon became clear about the injustice of racism. She received her BA from Southwe…