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Ruth Ann Estes
Ruth Ann Estes, 86, of Profit, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, April 16, 2010, at a local nursing facility.
She was born in Gordonsville, Virginia, on September 5, 1923, to the late Wesley and Elizabeth Verdier.
She was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin W. Estes Sr.; and four siblings, three brothers and one sister.
Ruth was a graduate of Howard University and a retired Pulmonary Tech at the University of Virginia Medical Center .
She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Benjamin Johnson Estes Jr. and his wife, Jean, of Charlottesville, Virginia; one daughter, Patricia Ann Paige of Collinsville, Virginia; four grandchildren, Syrinda Paige of Fairfax, Virginia, Benjamin Estes III of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Tonya Lynn Estes and Wesley Estes of Charlottesville, Virginia; eight great-grandchildren; devoted friends, Mr. and Mrs. James Dean and Ruth Goocho, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; a devoted cousin, Lucille Anderson of Charlottesville, Virginia; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A special thanks to the residents and staff of the Cedars Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, Mount Zion, First African Baptist Church with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.jfbellfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Larry Carter
April 21, 2010
I feel honored to be a member of this family. I will support you in any way. Many prayers to comfort each and every one of you.
Patricia Paige
April 21, 2010
Thank you to all family and friends who comforted me during these times of sorrow. Mother was a special person in the eyes of many good people.
Flora & Loretta Washington
April 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wanda Crawford
April 20, 2010
My heart broke when I read of Ms. Estes' death. She was a very sweet and enjoyable lady. I cared for her at times during my employment at the Cedars. We often shared stories and laughed alot. I loved her dearly. I know she will be missed by those who knew her. This angel has gone home to spend eternity with her Lord!
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Sylvia Hawkins Scott
April 19, 2010
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Cousin Ruth, she has been on my mind a lot lately. Please know that you are in my prayers
April 18, 2010
WE THE JACKSON FAMILY WILL MISS SO MUCH . THANK GOD FOR THE FRIENDSHIP WE HAD. THANK. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEART.
Judith Guchu
April 18, 2010
Mrs. Estes was a wonderful woman. I thought of her as a grandmother. God bless her and her family.
-Judy Guchu
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