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Ruth Prince Obituary

Ruth Elsie Prince, 83, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, September 3, 2010. Funeral services 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, from the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2010.

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Jim Samples

September 22, 2010

To the family of Ruth I extend my deepest sympathy. Although many years have passed I remember her kindness and devotion to her family and friends.
Jim Samples
Sanford, NC

peggy walton

September 8, 2010

i love and miss my mom.i miss calling her each night to tell her i love her .and saying good night.she is with jesus now.and would not want to come back.she s with my suster. my dad.my brother.and my husband.one day i will be there to with my savior and lord jesus christ.

Peggy Walton

September 7, 2010

Hello I Love You Mom

Sam/Ronnie Bell

September 7, 2010

The testimony of Ruth Elsie Prince; wife, mother, mother-in-law, friend, and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.

I was directed from the Lord Jesus Christ to visit Ruth on August 7, 2010. She was weak, very alert, with a happy spirit. We discussed several encouraging verses from the Bible. Ruth became very encouraged and strong in faith from the discussion of; 1 Cor. 15:55 --- O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Ruth looked at me after the discussion of this Bible verse with a very pleasant, peaceful smile. She said, "I am ready to go". Praise God!!

Her testimony has assured me that she has victorously conquered the last enemy, by the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 15:26 --- The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

May the Lord give each of us knowledge and wisdom that we may demonstrate this type LOVE and FAITH in OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Sam/Ronnie Bell

September 7, 2010

September 7, 2010

The testimony of Ruth Elsie Prince; wife, mother mother-in-law, friend, and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.

I was directed from the Lord Jesus Christ to visit Ruth on August 7, 2010. She was weak, very alert, but with a happy spirit. We discussed several encouraging verses from the Bible. Ruth became very encouraged and strong in faith from the discussion of; 1 Cor. 15:55 --- O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Ruth looked at me after the discussion of this Bible verse with a very pleasant, peaceful smile. She said, "I am ready to go". Praise God!!

Her testimony has assured me that she has victorously conquered the last enemy, by the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. I Cor. 15:26 --- The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

May the Lord give each of us knowledge and wisdom that may demonstrate this type LOVE and FAITH in Our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

John Nelson

September 6, 2010

More Mawmaw .Me and Ashleigh will miss you.We love you

Carla Dalton-Counts

September 5, 2010

Aunt Ruth will be sadly missed by the entire Dalton family. I can still remember her constant laughter and how loving she was with her children. Ruth had a way of lighting up a room. She found joy in the smallest of things. May the peace which comes from memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Love, Carla

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