Ruth Morris-Flax Dies at 80

Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Ruth Morris-Flax on Nov. 30, 2025, at the age of 80 at her residence.

Ruth Morris-Flax

She is survived by her:

HUSBAND

Ottley B. Flax

ADOPTED SON

Loorn Cameron

STEPSONS

Geoffrey Flax 

Lester Flax (Alvara)

Dwight Flax (Rozland)

Kaleb Flax

STEP GRANDCHILDREN

LeKay Flax

Lester Flax, Jr. (Dellareese)

Michael Flax

Jessica Flax

Javon Flax

Hannah Flax

Leilani Flax

SISTERS

Nydia L. Morris Burt

Juanita A. Milliner

Julita A. Milliner-Waddell

NIECES

Angela Warner

Jacqueline James

Ethanie L. Sillé

Jenna R. Milliner-Waddell

NEPHEW

John James, Jr.

GREAT NIECES

Ava Watkins

Amara Watkins

GREAT NEPHEWS

Andre Warner

Devon Warner

BROTHERS-IN-LAW

Dr. Marvin Flax

Gerwyn Flax

Frederick Waddell

SISTERS-IN-LAW

Alma Flax

Donna Flax

Elody Flax

GODDAUGHTERS

Jakela Cave

Dr. Shatel Noel

SPECIAL STUDENTS

Dwight Bennett-Sanchez

Allison (Allie) Petrus

Joleen Hendricks

SPECIAL COUSINS

Delia Francis

Luna Frett

Cecilia Hawley

SPECIAL FRIENDS

Dr. Reneé Charleswell

Dionne Connor

Anna Brooks

Claudine Berkley

Claudette Brown

Cynthia Faulkner

Alvin Francis

Edwita (TinTin) Hart

Diana Hedrington

James Hedrington

Vere Henry

Stella Johnson

Dian Levons

Dorothy Payne

Beryl Prentiss

Rupert Tuitt

Ruth also leaves behind many cherished loved ones from the Smith, Henley, Morris, Milliner, Blyden, Harrigan, Estril, Clendinen, and Canton families; friends, and former students, too many to name individually.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral service on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at Christ Church Methodist – Market Square. Viewing begins at 9 a.m. with service to follow at 10 a.m. Interment Western Cemetery #2

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. For online directions, or to share a special memory, visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com