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Ruby Crews Obituary
GRETNA Ruby Clay Crews, 87, of Altavista, formerly of Gretna, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, in Autumn Care of Altavista. She was the wife of the late J.B. Crews Jr. Born Nov. 11, 1923, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Monroe Clay and Laura Kelly Clay.
In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by three brothers, Cabel Clay, Stover Clay and Grover Clay; three sisters, Lucille Shively, Dolly Crews and Mildred Hailey; two half-sisters, Gladys Pouchbay and Betty Short; and a half-brother, Gilmore Reynolds.
She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and a retired beautician.
She is survived by two daughters, Jean Ridgeway and husband, Jim, of Richmond, and Patsy Nuckols and husband, Andy, of Hurt; one brother, Russell Clay Sr., and his wife, Clara, of Hurt; two grandchildren, Jamey Ridgeway and wife, Lea, of Falls Church, and Chuck Nuckols and wife, Kelly, of Cary, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Abby Nuckols and Allison Nuckols.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at Piney Grove Baptist Church by Pastor Matthew Speck and the Rev. Brady Willis. Burial will follow in the Straightstone Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 13, 2010, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other time will be at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Andy Nuckols, 304 Grove St., Hurt.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Piney Grove Baptist Church in memory of Ruby Clay Crews, 2261 Piney Grove Road, Gretna, VA 24557.
The family would also like to express their appreciation to the entire staff at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Altavista for their loving care shown to our loved one.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Crews
November 24, 2010
So sorry to hear about Aunt Ruby, Nancy just told me the other day.
~ David Clay
Lois Wheeler
November 22, 2010
Patsy, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our prayers.
Lois & Wayne Wheeler
Nancy Waller
November 15, 2010
Dear Jean,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. You are in my prayers.
Nancy Waller & Family
Victor and Jean
November 15, 2010
Ms. Nuckols, we are very sorry to hear about your mother but remember 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
November 14, 2010
Patsy, so sorry to read of the death of your Mother. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Gail & Bobby Ferguson
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November 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Emily & Wayne Mayhew
November 12, 2010
Patsy, Jean Faye and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in the death of your dear Mom. She was a great lady whom I admired so much for how she was able to start a career and begin an entirely different life after J.B.'s death. I spent many memorable nights with you all when Patsy and I was in high school and your Mom was always so gracious to us even though many times I am sure she would have liked to taken us down a notch or two! Cherish the precious memories that you have of your dear mother and know she is resting safe in the arms of Jesus.
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