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Ruby Corbin Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Isaiah, Diane Smithers
August 25, 2009
To Leon and the Corbin Family
Those we love must someday pass
beyond our present sight.
Must leave us and the world we know,
Without their radiant light.
But we know that like a candle,
Their lively light will shine.
To brighten up another place
more perfect, more divine.
And and in the realm of heaven
Where they shine so warm and bright,
Our loved one lives forever
In God's eternal light.
Delores Anderson
August 25, 2009
To the Corbin Family,
My deepest sympathy to you in your lost; I enjoyed having the opportunity to know Ruby to sing and worship with her. Ruby was a special caring lady. I also enjoyed hearing her sing "I Stepped Out". Ruby is in a better place and watching over her family and singing in the alto section of the Heavenly Choir. I’ll miss you Ruby.
Delores Anderson
Joyce Baker
August 24, 2009
Ruby was a Christian lady and mother first, know that she will always be in your hearts. She is smiling while walking with the Father wihtout pain. She breathing in the heavenly scents while cheering, singing and never getting tired.
Joyce Robertson Baker
Shala Gray
August 24, 2009
To Wendell and June,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Ruby will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you and God Bless you and your family.
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August 24, 2009
To the Corbin Family,
May God's Blessings shine on you during your loss. She is happily singing with the angels. She will forever be my "sister in song".
~Shirley (Ratliff) Scott
Tavares (Binky) Brown
August 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Francine Brown
August 24, 2009
Wennie and June,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I am gonna miss her so much. I have missed her since you all moved from the West End, but know I am gonna miss her even more. I love you all and may God Bless you and your family.
Francine Brown
Brenda Roots Radford
August 23, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pearl & Alfred Friend
August 22, 2009
Wendell,
Thanks for sharing your fun loving stories and memories of your Mom in advance, which will last forever. I must say that your Mother did a wonderful job raising her sons because knowing you make me feel that I know her too. I bet she also was a person that could put a smile on your face in any condition. May God be there to comfort you and your family.
August 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow.
Darcheel Henderson and Family
Karen (Munford) Greene
August 21, 2009
To the Cobin Family. I know what you are going through and I feel your pain. I just lost my mom on June 1, 2009. Just know that she is not suffering anymore and may god bless you and protect and comfort you.
Karen (Munford) Greene.
Daphne Bryant
August 21, 2009
Wendell,
Thank you for allowing me to ride with you and your mom, she was a blast. Those where some of my better mornings.I know she is in heaven talking up a storm. I'm so sorry for your loss. The memories you have of her will always bring a smile to your face and a soft laughter out loud, those same memories will help to heal the pain.
August 21, 2009
To the Cobin Family. I know what you are going through and I feel your pain. I just lost my mom on June 1, 2009. Just know that she is not suffering anymore and may god bless you and protect and comfort you.
Karen (Munford) Greene.
Tracy Gray-Oliveira & Family
August 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow.
Patricia Brockington-Mason
August 21, 2009
To the Corbin Family, May God bless you in your loss and that you will find comfort in the memories you shared.
Armstrong High Class of 1966
Tanya Johnson
August 21, 2009
When Karen and I visited your Mom on Overbrook Rd., I remember her saying that whenever her boys left the house she would say a little prayer. She would pray that an angel would be dispatched to watch over you while you were out and to safely bring you home. She is now the angel that will be watching over her children.
Take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. Call me if you need me.
Denise "Bunny" Boisseau
August 21, 2009
Leon, Wendell and Ms. Alma:
You know you're in my prayers and in God's hands. May the "God Of All Comfort" give you HIS peace that passes all understanding and the blessed hope of a brighter tomorrow.
August 21, 2009
Wendell,
There's not much to say that you and I haven't already discussed. Nothing I can say changes anything. But, for your entire family and friends who were lucky enough to know your mother....I wish you all peace. We should be comforted that Ms. Ruby has certainly found hers.
-Neal
Doris Williams
August 21, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Lee, Jr.
August 21, 2009
To The Family of Ruby Corbin,
May the Peace of Christ be with you at this time. We were members of the B.W.Robertson, Jr. Memorial Chior with Ruby 'back in the day." We have so many fond memerories of Sister Ruby. She was the mother of our big happy family. Although your hearts ache now, you know that she is resting in the arms of God. We extend our deepest sympathy.
Joanie Gillison
August 21, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Velvet & The Altria Mailroom Staff
August 21, 2009
Dear Corbin Family, we are truly sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean A. Foxworth
August 21, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 21, 2009
To the Corbin Family,
Our prayers are with you we are deeply sorry about your loss.
Alexander & Dorothy Webb and Family
Sharon Clarke
August 21, 2009
Wendell,
May God give you and your family the strength that is needed to move forward. You are forever included in my prayers and may your Mom rest in peace. Love Ya!!!
Alfreda Robinson
August 21, 2009
Dear Corbin Family, GOD love each one of us. We know that sister Ruby is with the almighty and loving father in heaven. My special prayer is with your family.I love my sister Ruby she was a friend that you won't forget. She always had a song on her heart, and song with much joy. She was truly a songbird in the choir.
LOVE,PEACE, and JOY will follow you all the days of your life.
Mrs.Alfreda Robinson
Mr. William Robinson
Pamela Dark-Claiborne
August 21, 2009
To Wendell and June;
My prayers are with you. I have always loved Ruby. My greatest time spent with her was when we both worked at K-Mart. Not only was she my aunt, she was my supervisor and she always went the extra mile for me while at work. She will always be in my heart. RIP Ruby. Love you.
Armstrong High School Class of 1966
August 21, 2009
To The Family of Ruby Lancaster Corbin
We will keep you in our prayers and highest thoughts. Ruby was loved by the Classmates of her Armstrong High School 1966 graduating class.
Sincerely
From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home
August 21, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Rosemary Morris
August 20, 2009
To the Corbin Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the home-going of your mother. Ruby and I were members of the Mass Choir and I used to love to hear her sing "I Stepped Out". She shared with me that this song was very dear to her heart, and you knew it was true because she put her WHOLE HEART into singing it. I admired her honesty and straight forwardness. She will be truly missed but thank God for such a wonderful mother, who loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally.
May God Bless you all.
Kurt Kocher
August 20, 2009
Dear Joyce, Kishia and family,
My deepest sympathy. We've all expereinced such loses in our lives and it is the love and friendship of others that helps us cope. Always here for you. Kurt
August 20, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
zelda goode
August 20, 2009
TO THE CORBIN FAMILY I WANT TO SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.STAY STRONG AND ALWAYS NO THAT GOD IS HEAR.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE ZELDA AND JOE GOODE
Lisa Spriggins
August 20, 2009
To Winnie, June and the rest of my family;
My husband and I send our sincerest condolences to all of you. We know that the many words of sympathy, the multitude of cards and the mass of flowers that you will receive with not ease the pain that lingers. But, have faith that God will give you strength. He makes no mistake in his actions and he knew the perfect moment, the perfect day and the perfect time to call this beautiful woman home to be with him. Surely, her presence will be sorely missed but her soul has been set free. No pain or suffering shall torment her again. Rest in God's peace Ruby!
I love you guys and I'm only a phone call away.
August 20, 2009
Wendell & June,
Your mother loved both of you more than love itself. We go back to high school & cheering squard & a smile or two. Our Father whos art is in heaven only know the real truth of what you are experiencing, and only he will keep you in spirit if you ask for happiness over the saddness. I love you guys as my own because we have a small bond together, TRINESE & RONNIE gives all there love as well as mine. Keep you eyes to the sky and you will be alright & she is and will be with you always.
Becky
Sandra Carter Norris
August 20, 2009
To the Corbin Family,
It really saddened my heart to hear of your loss. I have known Ruby for most of my life and always worshiped with her for the Lord and singing in the choir with her. May God bless you. Remember Ruby is happy with the Lord.
August 20, 2009
To Weny & Lil- Leon,
The family & I want to send our deepest condolences to the both of you.Please be strong.
Love Always,
Yvonne Corbin,
Niecy Corbin-Robinson,&
Ann Corbin
Yolanda Bullock
August 20, 2009
Leon,
My heart hurts for you thinking how and Wendell must feel right now. You are one of my dearest friends and know that whatever you need I'm there for you and your family. Stay strong but call on me when you need to lean on someone. Love You!
Marisha McCollum
August 20, 2009
To Wendell & Family
May God be with you during this time of sorrow.
Tisi
Robyn Minor
August 20, 2009
To the Corbin family, I am so deeply sorry about the passing of Ms. Ruby. Ms. Ruby was a very special lady and she will be greatly missed. Robyn Minor, RN from Welcome Homecare
Crystal Starks-Williams
August 20, 2009
To June and Wendell,
All will be well. I think she would want us to stay strong and continue to help others just as she did.
August 20, 2009
Dear Kishia, Ms. Joyce & Family,
Remembering you and your family!
With sincere sympathy in your loss!
Ms. Black
Sonya Davis
August 20, 2009
Wendell,
I am so hurt to know that Ms. Ruby has passed. She was like a mother to me when we were growing up, and I loved her like one. I will never forget the nickname she gave me, "Sonya-Bagonya". Her and my mother looked alike, acted alike and stayed on our butts alike. Lol. They didn't play with us. I remember when she used to come over our house and get her hair done, and her and my mother would be in the kitchen acting up, laughing and trippin' as loud as they wanted to. I remember the when she let you drive the brown Tempo for the first time, she thought you was a safe driver, but you was running lights and everything, and me sitting up in there like a dummy, just a riding. I have so many memories of her and Ms. Helen, when y'all used to live across the street from us in the West End. Man, and the food they used to cook was off the chain. Those were the good old days. But, if there is anything you need don't hesitate to call me, and I mean that. Just leave everything in GOD'S hand and let HIM do what He do, because only HE knows best. HE called His little angel, Ms. Ruby, home because it was time for her to take her rest.
Love you for life,
Your friend for life,
Sonya-Bagonya
P.S.- June, I love you too, big brother.
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