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Mary RUFFIN Obituary
She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She leaves to treasure her memories, two sons, George Ruffin of Newport News and Joseph Ruffin (Verona) of Gloucester; nine daughters, Rose Mary Ruffin of Bronx, N.Y., Barbara Stamps (Larry) of Newport News, Diana Ruffin of Groveland, Fla., Shirley Simms of Petersburg, Tempie Hayes of Newport News, Sandra Sullins of New Rochelle, N.Y., Linda Warren (William) of Surry, Betty Williams of Riverdale, Ga., and Kathy Ruffin of Yonkers, N.Y.; 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held noon Monday, June 21, 2010, at Mt.
Nebo Baptist Church. Interment will be in Blizzard Family Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be at the church Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be the only viewing for Mrs. Ruffin, there will not be any viewing on Monday.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary RUFFIN
Patricia Parson-Stoker
June 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 22, 2010
Tempie,
So Sorry to hear of the passsing of your Mom..Just know that she is in a better place in the house of the Lord
My thought and prayers are with you and your family
Ernie B
June 22, 2010
To Kathy and family I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep you in my daily prayers. Please find strength and comfort in your loving memories. Much Love Beverly R. White
Gloria Taylor
June 22, 2010
To the Ruffin Family
So sorry to hear of your loss.
June 21, 2010
To Barbara and Tempie,always remember the good times you shared with your Mother, I truly understand what you are going through and will go through,but look to the Master for everything. and he will give you strength...Love Cynthia Ivey
Rachael Rogers
June 21, 2010
Kathy and Family,
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers... May God bless and keep you."
Belinda Mason
June 21, 2010
Linda, Sandy and all members of the Family,
God really blessed Mrs. Ruffin with a long life. May you all find comfort in the times of family fun and the many memories spent together as your family grew.
God Bless You All through our Prayers for your Peace and Comfort.
James Nick & Lori Davis
June 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 20, 2010
To The Ruffin Family:
Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We pray that her memories will give you peace during this time.
May God Continue To Bless You All.
The Abundant Life Christian Church
Spring Grove, Virginia
Leon S. Pettaway, Senior Pastor
and the entire church family
REGINA GRAY
June 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
DEBBIE GRAY/PORTER
June 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Veronica Waller
June 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time! Abundant blessings to you all!
June 19, 2010
To Kathy Ruffin and the entire Ruffin family, you have my deepest sympathy. Kathy, my classmate of Surry High 1977 and friend, I am so sorry for your loss. Take care
Joice Anderson
Raleigh, North Carolina
Mable Ellis Welborn
June 19, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with the extended family of Mrs. Ruffin.
Patsy Yarrington
June 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
PATSY
Stanley Taylor j.r
June 19, 2010
'' we will miss you great-grandma we will miss your smile and love''
Zurika Samuels
June 19, 2010
I love you, and I will miss you Gramma
Vera Harrison
June 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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