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Mary RUFF Obituary
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal, Va. Burial in Poplar Wood Cemetery, Cardinal. Viewing will be at the funeral home from 3 to 6 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.
Arrangements by Forrest Brothers Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary RUFF
Barbara Beck
August 23, 2025
Just thinking about you mom. I miss you so much. Today is August 23, 2025. It's getting close to the anniversary of Stacey's passing and the anniversary of your passing. I love and miss you so much and I know you are sleeping in peace but I miss you so much much. Fifteen years is a very long time to not talk to you on the phone or come over to see you at the house. You will forever be in my heart mom. LOVE you forever.
Barbara
Chay Carey
May 22, 2025
Hey Grandma. Just wanted to stop by to tell you I miss & love you. How´s it up there with King Jesus? Im sure it´s everything you spoke about & more. I still hear your voice, along with your sisters saying "Holiness or hell!"That still resonates so loudly as I do my best to do the will of the Father. You laid the foundation of Christ in our lives & I will continue to instill in my children & children. It´s never bye, I´ll see you later.
Love you, Grandma
Chay
Barbara
October 10, 2024
Mom, I can´t believe you have been gone for 14 years on October 6, 2010. I still miss and think of you everyday!!! One day I will see you again Mom. I love you VERY much.
Love you, your youngest daughter,
Barbara
Barbara Beck
December 14, 2023
It seems so long since I talked with you or just sit with you as we watched Oprah on TV. I miss you mom. I will always miss you until we meet again.
Maria Carey
November 12, 2010
Dear Mom Mary,
Although this book will be gone after today, know that you are in our hearts forever. We love you very much and will never forget you or your wise advice. As you continue your journey up beyond where our eyes can see just know we hold you in high esteem. "Go on Salty!"
Love & Kisses,
~Maria
November 7, 2010
Grandma to read what my uncle has wrote about you makes me smile even more because I know you were the best grandma we had in ourlife! I love you so much...Thanks for the memories we have of you great ones.I'm grown!!!!!(in grandma voice)!!!!
Your,
Lisa Cosby
Roy Carey
November 5, 2010
Hi Mom,
You know the pain of losing you and not being able to see you haven't abated one bit. The only things that make it easier are the fact that I know you are in a better place with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and all the wonderful memories that I have about you. These memories will remain with me until I join you.
My Uncle Jimmy, your brother made my day Wednesday. He told me that he had discovered some old pictures of you and my Father when you both were younger. One of those pictures were of you, my Father and me when I was a baby. I can't wait to see them. He also told me that I could make copies, I am thrilled. I am sure you know this, but I needed to tell you. I also know you can see the BIG smile on face as I communicate this to you.
I will always cherish you memories and love you.
Your only Son, Roy Jr.
Maria Carey
November 4, 2010
Dear Mom Mary,
I was just talking about you this morning and laughing at a memory from February 1992. Your son had to laugh too. We miss you so. There was so much to your personality. Actually I see it too in Roy's personality...and Bie...and Flo too. And Chay has your smile and lovely looks. Everyone got something from you. Even I got something (a few things) and if I am a pretty decent mother-in-law, I have you to thank. You were an excellent example. I will never forget...I love you very much.
~Maria
November 3, 2010
A Grandmother's love is eternal now and forever.And for all the love you have given we will lasting memories in our heart..
Love,
Toni,Roy,Cedrick,KyShawn and J'Velus
We Miss Grandma... but agree that your in a better place watching over us.
Rose
October 26, 2010
Roy Carey
October 26, 2010
Mom,
I miss you so much already, I often find myself thinking about you and thinking about my next visit to see you at Nathaniel. During my prayers each day, I still find myself asking God to heal your body and restore your mind, because I knew he had to power to do all things if it was his will. I kept praying that it would be his will. I guess he had other plans, more worthy plans for you so he called you home. This though makes losing you just a little easier. I guess the term losing you is not appropriate because you will never be lost to any of us, not really, because we will keep you forever in our memories and in our hearts. I will tell my Grand Children who their Grandma was and what you stood for and hopefully they will tell their children about their Great Grandma so your legacy will be passed down through the generations.
I will do my best to adhere to the wise counsel you gave and lived by over the years. Especially this brief statement, "You need to get saved and live for the Lord if you want to go to Heaven." I know you are with him now doing his work in Heaven as you did on earth.
Mom, I love you and miss you very much.
Your only Son, Roy Jr.
October 26, 2010
Another day has gone by and still we sigh...missing you more each day...tomorrow is Eileen's anniversary...Did you meet her yet? Hope so.
Love always,
Maria
Roy Carey
October 26, 2010
Mom,
I miss you so much already, I often find myself thinking about you and thinking about my next visitor to see at Nathaniel. During my prayers each day, I still find myself asking God to heal your body and restore your mind, because I knew he had the power to do all things if it was his will. I kept praying that it would be his will. I guess he had other plans, more worthy plans for you so he called you home. This though make losing you just a little eaiser. I guess the term losing you is not appropriate because you will never be lost to any of us, not really, because we will keep you forever in our memories and in our hearts. I will tell my Grand Children who their Grandma was and what you stood for and hopefully they will tell their children about their Great Grandma so your lagacy will be passed down through the generations.
I will do my best to adhere to the wise counsel you gave and lived by over the years.Especially this brief statement, "You need to get saved and live for the Lord if you want to go to Heaven". I know you are with him now doing his work in Heaven as you did on earth.
Mom, I love you and miss you very much.
Your only Son, Roy Jr.
Maria Carey
October 25, 2010
We all miss you so much. This weekend your son couldn't believe he wouldn't be going to visit you at NW. You will never be forgotten.
Love always,
~Maria&Roy
Bie
October 24, 2010
For you mom..this candle reflects all the beautiful things you did for so many others while you walked among us..Love you.
Anthony(Dana) Lopez
October 21, 2010
It has pleased The LORD to call home a faithful servant. We bow tooth will of the Almighty. But we rejoice the more knowing that your life showed forth His glory and that the promise of everlasting life is now yours. We all take heart as we see yourlegacy of faith sprinkled throughout the family. And we will continue to serve your Gid faithfully as we continue your legacy throughout the generations.
Dennis & Keysha Tingeling
October 19, 2010
We will miss your smiles and hugs. RIP aunt Mary.
Lisa Cosby
October 19, 2010
Love you so much grandma and enjoy you even when you yelled( I'm Grown)LoL
Andre Wash
October 19, 2010
Going to miss you Grandma MaMurry!
Reverend Liz Wold
October 19, 2010
May the Lord embrace each of you and comfort you. Know that you cared for your mother and grandmother with love and compassion. Mary crossed over into paradise with joy in her heart and a beautiful smile on her lips. She is your newest guardian angel and will be here to guide and protect you. Praise God she is at peace.
V/r
Reverend Liz Wold and family
Deloris & Johnny Catlett
October 19, 2010
You'll never forget your mother's face, the sound of her voice, the gentleness of her touch...they let you know you were loved. You'll never forget the stories she told, the traditions she handed down...they let you know who you are. You'll never forget lessons she taught, the things she stood for...they are her gift and your legacy. You'll never forget, and you'll always know that you honor her every day in how you live and who you are. With Sympathy and Love.
Rose Carey
October 19, 2010
I don't know what to say...a part of me has gone and the only thing I could think to do is pray, something that you would want me to do, I cry but I still pray, I thank God for the time that we had you here with us, what you taught all of us, and I thank God for the family,and friends that are still all around me. The love you gave your family, and the love you have for God will always shine on us. Thanks for giving us that,cause God knows we needed it.
Barbara Bowen
October 19, 2010
Just wanted to say I love you to the best mom ever. I miss you so much, it helps that I know I will see you again one day.
Maria Carey
October 19, 2010
We miss you mother. RIP. We love you always.
~Maria Carey (Greenwich, CT)
james carey
October 19, 2010
To the greatest grandma ever just want to say i love you and will always miss you but i know God makes no mistake and because of the lifestyle you lived and displayed to all of us i have know doubt you in the kings presence so on that note just want to say love you very much always will and i know without a shout your getting your praise on and am rejoicing with you and for you love you Grandma
Crystal Carey
October 19, 2010
Missing you very much Grandma, RIP. Love you always...One of your many Granddaughters, Crystal
October 19, 2010
I will always miss you. I have many wonderful memories beginning with my first day of marriage into your family when you became my mother-in-law. Do you remember that day? You should. You were also my witness at the ceremony. Little did I know then just how important you would become to me and my family over the next 30 odd years. Thank you mother for being the best example of a mother, lady, friend, Christian and so much more. I love you now and forever.
~Maria (Brandi) Carey
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