Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Francis Covington Jr. of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Catherine Covington, to Rustin Wesley Truitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wesley Truitt of Odenville.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Emily Gibbs Lewis of Monroeville and the late Dr. Monroe Clark Lewis and Mrs. Ruth Schilleci Covington of Birmingham and the late Mr. Joseph Francis Covington Sr.
Miss Covington is a 2009 graduate of John Carroll Catholic High School. She graduated from Auburn University in 2013, where she received a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in nonprofit and philanthropy studies. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Miss Covington was presented at the 2012 Poinsettia Ball. She is employed with Christ the King Catholic School in Atlanta.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Champion Bruce of Birmingham and the late Mr. Thomas Marion Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Travis Buford Truitt of Springville.
Mr. Truitt is a 2007 graduate of Clay-Chalkville High School. He graduated from Auburn University in 2012 with a degree in supply chain management. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He is employed with R & L Global Logistics in Atlanta.
The wedding is planned for Nov. 21 at Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.
