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Ruth Carneygee Obituary

Ruth Mae Carneygee age 82, passed away December 8, 2016 after a short illness surrounded by her loved ones. She was a member of Christ Baptist church for many years where she served as a nurse. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers. She leaves to cherish her memories husband James Carneygee Sr.; 5 sons James Jr., Ike (Carole), Tyrone (Deborah), Anthony and Patrick (Cheryl); 5 daughters Ruth L. Carneygee Slack, Annette, Lisa, Michelle and Alexis (Edward) Carneygee; sister-in-law Elvira Sanders; 3 sisters Dorothy, Lillie, Bertha Wheatley; 2 brothers Eddie and Larry Wheatley; cousin James Wheatley; special friends Samuel and Jessie Coleman, Georgia Adams, Reuben Roy, James Sanders and the Miller Family and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday December 17, 2016 from 9-11:00 a.m. Funeral service 11:00a.m. All services at Christ Baptist Church 4700 E. 7th Ave. Rev. Lawrence Robertson officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, 2016.

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Cathy Russell

December 22, 2016

To Ruth Slack and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God grant you comfort and strength.

Alexis Carneygee

December 18, 2016

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Mary Brown

December 17, 2016

May Our God Comfort Your Entire Family During This Time Of Sorrow . Annette your Mother is in A better Place Now Called Heaven Rejoicing With The Angels. I"m Praying for you all. God Bless. Your Friend Mary Brown.

Bette Bridgeman-Madison

December 16, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Carneygee family. May your memories give you peace as you travel thru this difficult time. God Bless you all.

December 15, 2016

Sorry for your loss...you and your family are in our prayers...love the Bell family...Marshall,Kelvin (Stud) and Gioia..

December 15, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the family on your loss.

May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to God in prayer bring you much comfort during your time of grief.

PD, GA

Allison Crocker

December 15, 2016

Heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Carneygee family. Sorry I can't be there with you all at this difficult time. Sending my love to all.

Skylar and granny

Skylar Carneygee

December 15, 2016

Skylar James Carneygee

December 15, 2016

Skylar want everyone to know he's sorry that his granny is gone ,and the whole Collins family would like to express our sorrow for the loss of a dear and loving mother,wife,and grandmother .May God give the family peace .Mrs Ruth Carneygee we bid you farewell your love and kindness will never be forgotten .

Kandy Keaton

December 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family..

Lisa Mays

December 14, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Thanksgiving 2016

Nicole Carneygee

December 14, 2016

How I miss you grandma Rest my sweet baby, rest!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

December 14, 2016

My sincere sympathy for your loss. May our Heavenly Father give you strength and bless you during this difficult time Psalms 29:11.

December 13, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ruth,Lisa and the entire Carneygee Family. Rubin and Sweetie Clarett

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Christ Baptist Church

4700 E. 7th Ave, IN

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17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Christ Baptist Church

4700 E. 7th Ave, IN

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