BORN

1932

DIED

2014

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Raymond, Mississippi

Ruth Granberry Obituary

Ruth Granberry

Raymond

Ruth Helen Henry Granberry, 82, passed away Tuesday March 18, 2014 at Hospice Ministries. Visitation will be 4-6pm Thursday and 8:30am Friday at First Baptist Church in Raymond. Services will be 10:00am Friday at the church with burial to follow in Bethesda Cemetery.

She was born in Crystal Springs and resided in Terry, MS for most of her adult life.

She was a secretary and cafeteria manager for Terry High School and later worked as a rural mail carrier.

Ruth was a member of First Baptist Church of Raymond and previously of First Baptist Church of Terry where she was actively involved in Mission Trips and youth activities. She was very involved in Raymond High School Athletics where she served as President of the Booster Club for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Howard Granberry; son, Charles Granberry; two infant sons; brothers, Robert Glenn Henry and Ben Henry. Survivors include her sons, Kenny Granberry (Jackie) of Raymond, Vince Granberry (Michelle) of Terry, and Russ Granberry (Amy) of Florence; grandchildren Michael Granberry (Amanda) of Flowood, Christy Barrick (Dustin) of Terry, Gunter and Mattie Granberry of Terry, Charlie, Abby, Bethany, Caroline, Eli, and Amelia Granberry of Florence; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Louise Pippen of Fl.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Howard and Ruth Granberry Scholarship at HCCF; PO Box 1100, Raymond, MS 39154.

Published by Clarion Ledger on Mar. 20, 2014.
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My prayers are with you all.

Joycelyn Davis Scott

March 20, 2014

Granny WE WILL MISS YOU. ENJOY YOUR TIME GRANDAD. WATCH OVER US.. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH MY EXTENDED FAMILY ..THE GRANBERRYS

JESSICA BELL

March 20, 2014

My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the entire Granberry family during this time. May GOD continue to keep you in his arms.

Arthur Mays

March 20, 2014

My prayers are with you and the family Coach Granberry. God bless each of you in your time of sorrow.

Elaine Thornton-Gayden

March 20, 2014

Ms. Granberry i'm praying for you and your family that the Lord will see you all through this difficult time. remember there is no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Death only ends life on this side, but never a RELATIONSHIP, so cherish the happy times that you all shared and always hold them close to your heart.


Love Mary Joiner HCC employee

Mary Joiner

March 20, 2014

Kenny and Family. So sorry to hear about your Mom's death. Will be praying for yall.

Walter Moore

March 20, 2014

Kenny and Family: Prayers of praise in knowing that Mrs. Ruth is now with the heavenly Father. Prayers of comfort for you all in the coming weeks in the knowledge that we will all unite again one day. God Bless.

John Hackney

March 20, 2014

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March 20, 2014

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March 19, 2014

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