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Ruth DeCOHEN Obituary
She was born on Oct. 29, 1918, in Surry County to the late Eldrich and Virginia Bailey.
Surviving her are her grandsons, Gregory and Jeffrey Gay of Philadelphia; brother, Loyce Bailey (Dorothy) of Hopewell; great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at First Baptist Church East End, with the Rev. Dr. William J. Marshall officiating, followed by burial in the Hampton National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Esther Quinn
January 4, 2010
I am sorry for you loss. I knew Ms. Ruth through bowling and we sure did laugh alot. She was always light of spirit and made everyone feel her joy.
GROVER TAYLOR
January 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kioni & Family
January 3, 2010
Ms. Ruth, I am so saddened by your death but as we have loss a neighbor and a friend God has gained an angel to his army. We will miss seeing you peep out the window keeping an eye on the children and the block (smile). You always kept a positive outlook on life and I will carry that with me. The family and I are going to miss you. Please rest in peace with your savior - The Almighty!
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