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Ruby COMER Obituary

COMER, Ruby Alice

88, of Springfield, Ohio, passed on to the promised land on

November 17, 2021. She was born in Pike County, Ohio, the daughter of Roscoe and Lou Verna (Thompson) Stir. Ruby was a graduate of Springfield High School and a longtime member of the Woodside Church of Christ in Christian

Union where she taught

Sunday school for many years. She loved her family dearly and never passed up a chance to comfort those in need and spread the word of God. Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, James; 3 children, David Comer of Nebo, NC,

Elizabeth Bredenfoerder of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Jonathan (Michelle) Comer of Conover, OH; grandchildren, Amanda Crago, Ruby Claire Comer, Samuel Comer, and Madison

Comer. She is also survived by her sister, Janie Goheen and

numerous nieces and nephews. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty (Richard) Rodgers, Velma (Louie) Cremeans, and Mary (Matthew) Sheridan. Special thanks to those who provided passionate care including loving friends and caretakers: Joyce Polyak, Sue Peck, Molly Webb, and

Michelle Comer, the staff of Wooded Glen, and the Springfield Regional Medical Center home health caretakers.

Visitation Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from 11:00-12:00 PM at the Jackson Lytle and Lewis Life Celebration Center, Springfield. The service will begin at 12:00 PM. Burial to follow at Vale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodside Church of Christ in Christian Union.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Nov. 21, 2021.

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Dorothy Friley

November 22, 2021

Ruby and I graduated together from High School. She was dearly loved by me and my sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Farrell Houck. So saddened by her passing.

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Jackson, Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center - Springfield

2425 North Limestone St., Springfield, OH 45503

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