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Ruth Petri Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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courtney johnson
November 20, 2008
tommy donna chris tommys dad im so sorry that this has happened to you all. she was an amazing woman and shes in a better place now!!
POOKIE
November 15, 2008
MOMMA,I MISS U SO MUCH.I MISS THE TIMES WE SHARED.REMEMBER THE HANDLES..(lol)TIL WE MEET AGAIN MOMMA..RIP..
YOUR GIRL,
POOKIE
Linda McAllister
November 11, 2008
I will miss talking to you about your family and your grandbabies.YOU were a very good person and Iam glad to call you friend.I will miss you .
Pat Sprouse
November 11, 2008
Dear Donnie, Donna &Tommy I am praying for you all. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. She loved all of you and those grandchildren. May God bless you. Love, Pat(use to work at Dr. Stringers)
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gracie stout
November 11, 2008
thanking of you
Joy, Mark, Dylan and Cassie Griffith
November 11, 2008
We are very sorry to hear about Ruth. I know that it is a difficult time but please know that your neighbors are praying for you all. As we too have suffered a recent loss, we know that only time will heal the grief within. Ruth is in the hands of our Lord so that alone shall bring you comfort. Much love and prayers.
Ali Stitt
November 11, 2008
Donnie, Donna, Chris, and Tommie: Words can't express the feeling that I felt when I found out that Ruth passed. I am keeping you guys in my prayers and thoughts, Ruth truly was a great gal. I will miss her dearly. If you need anything call me.
Susan Hardaway Tucker
November 11, 2008
Ruth was such a sweet person. I worked with her at the Blackstone Family Practice Center for a year. May deepest sympathy to all of you.
Judi Carte Brinegar
November 11, 2008
Ruth was always so much fun to be around. She always made us smile especially when she was picking on her cousin Pat. She will be missed.
Mary Carte and Judi Carte Brinegar
Nancy Lipscomb
November 11, 2008
Donald, Donna & Tommy:
I am so sorry to hear about Ruth and want you all to know that my heartfelt prayers and wishes are with you even though I don't get to see you much anymore. Please know that Ruth is in a happy place now with no worries or pain, and that we will see her again some day! My love to you all ---- Nancy Lipscomb (Dr. Stringer's office)
Debbie Mason
November 11, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
charlotte brooks
November 10, 2008
Ruth you will be missed. Donald,Donna,Tommy you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss seeing her in the office.
your James River friend
Charlotte
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