Ms. Jane "J J" (Moye) Ruhlman

Jane “JJ” Summers (Moye) Ruhlman, 60, with grace and strength stepped into eternity after a lengthy illness February 15, 2019. Jane was born on October 4, 1958, in Salisbury, NC ., to William and Vae Reavis Summers. Spending a joyful youth growing up in Salisbury, she moved to Winston-Salem where she completed college and ultimately served for many years at Baptist Hospital, Bowman Grey School of Medicine. After becoming ill Jane and her husband, Robert Ruhlman, returned to Salisbury. Throughout her youth Jane was active at Stallings Baptist Church. In Winston-Salem she found a place of service at Olivet Moravian Church where she taught Sunday School & was loved as a youth leader. She and husband Robert deepened their love for each other while spending many peaceful hours absorbing the beauty and origins of their Moravian faith at Old Salem. Her balance of beauty, generosity, spontaneity, and love of fun made her a remarkable wife. As a mother she boundlessly loved her children, and she delighted in her role as a youthful grandmother, and found endless love in her brother. As a daughter, she was faithful & loving, with continual stories of fun around the Summers kitchen table. Jane was an exceptional woman who maintained a stellar career, raised a wonderful family, and embraced her life with friends and family with reckless abandon. She is an irreplaceable member of her family, workplace and community. Though her life was shortened, her energy, her caring and generous spirit, and her bravery are a touchstone for all. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Vae Summers and mother-in-law Betty Ruhlman, and brother-in-law Steve Chandler She is survived by her husband, Robert Ruhlman; daughters Savannah Shoaf (Michael) of Winston Salem, Sarah Moye (Chris Fitts) of Kernersville; step sons Seth Ruhlman (Tiffany) of Durham, Grant Ruhlman (Amber) of Durham; her brother, Jim Summers (wife Joan) of Woodleaf; her beloved grandchildren, Kalee, Vera, Mason, and Ellis; and her sister-in-law Rebecca Ruhlman Chandler of Banner Elk, as well as a host of loving cousins & their families. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 PM Wednesday (Feb. 20) at Summersett Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Olivet Moravian Church, 2205 Olivet Church Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (336) 924-8063

Ms. Jane "J J" (Moye) Ruhlman

October 4, 1958 - February 15, 2019