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Ruby Virginia Davis Johnston

Ruby Johnston Obituary

Ruby Virginia Davis Johnston, 84, of Staffordsville, Va., passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Eaton's Chapel Methodist Church. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 20, 2010.

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Jacqueline Albert-Adkins

April 23, 2010

Rusty,Van,Nancy,Alice and Jenny,I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember my grand-parents( Donald and Lena Albert) bringing us over there when we were just little to see you all on Sunday's I remember this. I will continue to pray for your family, I am sorry I didnot know about this before know.
God Bless You All. JACQUELINE Albert ADKINS

April 21, 2010

Van I am truely sorry to hear about your Mom.I liked her so much for the short time I knew her. Sorry I could'nt be there yesterday. Anna Marie Arnold Staffordsville Virginia

Elsie Albert Fern

April 20, 2010

Rusty, Jenny, Nancy, Alice and Van, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I loved her so much. My heart, prayers and tears are with you. I do know what you kids are going through and am so sorry I couldn't be there with you. I didn't know about it until this afternoon. I will be in touch soon. Feel my hugs for all of you. Time will help, be good to yourselves. Love, Elsie Albert Fern and Bill.

Diane Stafford-Atwell

April 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill Dillon

April 20, 2010

Dear Nancy, Charlie and all your family,
Jean's and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and will continue to be with you each in regard to Ruby's death. She was a lovely person and such a friend to Mom and Dad.
Bill Dillon

Dot Eaton

April 19, 2010

Dear Van and all your family, I am so, so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. I called William to let him know, but he is in Topeka. Debbie said she would call and let him know.

Love to all of you.

Karen Santolla

April 19, 2010

Nancy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Kelly Myers

April 19, 2010

Nancy and Charlie, Your family is in my prayers. Kelly Myers

Mary Stafford

April 19, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Mary Kim Stafford

Penny Bishop

April 19, 2010

Van and family,
You all are in my prayers. Hugs of comfort to you.
Penny Stump Bishop

Jonette Dunn

April 19, 2010

Genny, Greg & Family - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry, Jonette, Jenna & Jonathan Dunn

April 19, 2010

Bayse family - Prayers of comfort are with you during the loss of your Mom and grandmother. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Patricia Poff
Fairlawn Baptist Church

Linda Harrell

April 19, 2010

I know there aren't many words of comfort at times like this, but we want you all to know that you're in our hearts and prayers. We don't get back to Virginia very often, but we wish we could be there with you now. We have such good memories of the reunions at Ruby and Don's. They made it so special for all of us. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything for you. She will be missed greatly by so many. We love you all, Linda ,Danielle, Kimber, Mary Ann, and Cody .

Cindy S

April 19, 2010

Prayers for God's comfort for you all. Your Mother was so loved by so many.

April 19, 2010

Nancy and Family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how difficult this is on a family. You are all in my prayers...God Bless each of you.
Peggy Caldwell

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