Mrs. Ruth Ann Afman Muir, age 92, of Toccoa, entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2025 at her daughter's home.

Born November 20, 1932 in Port Said, Egypt, she was the daughter of the late John and Jean Vanderslik Afman and was the widow of Peter Muir.

Ruth was a Missionary and served with her late husband, Peter, for 47 years in Angola, West Central Africa and Portugal.  She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Toccoa.

Surviving are her four children and their spouses; Beverly and Dale Garside of Toccoa, James and Kaycie Muir of TX, Rebekah Muir of Portugal, and Janette and Roderick Smith of IL; grandchildren, Rachel Garside and Lee, Kelsey Garside, Peter Muir and Ashley, Meghan Muir and Alex, Micah Muir and Monika, Tomas Muir, Camille Smith, Ian Smith, Sophie Smith and Abbie Smith; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial cryptside service will be held at a date and time to be announced later.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guest book at www.whitlockmortuary.net.

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Ruth Ann Afman Muir.