Ruby L. Woodward Blakeney

Ruby Blakeney Obituary

Ruby W. Blakeney

FAYETTEVILLE - Ruby L. Woodward Blakeney, 83, of Witchita Drive, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the University of North Carolina Neuroscience Hospital after a brief illness.

Born Jan. 15, 1928, in Granite Quarry, she was the daughter of late William R. and Lela Bradley Woodward of Granite Quarry.

Ruby was a graduate of Granite Quarry Colored School and attended Livingstone College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Before relocating to Fayetteville, she worked in retail and as a home healthcare provider.

Ruby was a lifelong member Antioch Baptist Church in Granite Quarry. She later joined Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church after relocating to Fayetteville in 1990, where she was a member of the Inspirational Choir, Floral Club, Pastor's Aide and Missionary 2/ Prison Ministry.

Survivors include a son, John T. (Louella) Blakeney, Sr. of Fort Washington, Md.; a daughter Jacqueline B. (John) Sherrod; a stepson, Johnny Blakeney of Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a nephew, Rev. Paul Woodward, who resided in the home with her; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Viewing: A public viewing will be held at Wiseman's Mortuary Inc., 431 Cumberland St., Fayetteville, from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28.

Services: Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Fayetteville, with viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

A memorial service will be held at Antioch Baptist Church in Granite Quarry from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

Interment: Church Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make charitable donations to a scholarship that has been established in her memory at Livingstone College. The donations can be forwarded to the Office of Institutional Development, Livingstone College, 701 W. Monroe St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Obituary is courtesy of Mitchell & Fair Funeral Service.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Jun. 28, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Blakeney

9 Entries

Carol Jackson

July 11, 2011

Gran was like a mom to my son and me. I morn her loss with you and your family. I cannot place a period here , rather a comma, Her Heavenly Father and sweet memories will sustain us til we meet again, I am grateful to have known her for more than fortyone years, thankful to have been called her daughter, honored to receive those personal phone calls, elated when she encouraged me, Loved when she called me Caroleen, special when she consoled me many times , understood when she shared many life stories to keep me afloat and these commas go on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,til we meet in heaven ,

With all my heart felt sympathy,,,,,,,,

July 4, 2011

to JACKIE ,JOHN AND FAMILY YOUR MOM WAS ONE OF A KIND, A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT, SO ELOQUENT AND REFINE.HER SMILE LIT UP A ROOM. MAY ALL THE WARM AND SPECIAL MEMORIES YOU SHARED WITH YOUR MOTHER STAY WITH YOU AND BRING YOU COMFORT THROUGH ALL THE DAYS AHEAD KEEPING YOU IN MY PRAYS ,PAT MILLER

Dolan Hubbard

June 29, 2011

To John, Jackie and the Blakeney:

Mrs. Ruby Lee was a sweet spirit who never met a stranger. She was a large soul who never tired of giving. We shared many good times together at your house under the watchful eye of Mrs. Ruby Lee who freely shared her mother's love with all of her "collective" children. She will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to you during, this, your season of sorrow.

Sheila Corpening-Roberts

June 28, 2011

Jackie, John(Dickie), Paul and Family
Mrs. Ruby Lee had a smile that you just could not forget. May her love and memories,your faith, your inner strength and the power of God's love carry you through. You have my Deepst Sympathy.

June 28, 2011

Aunt Ruby Lee was more than an aunt to me, she was also a good friend. I enjoyed our long talks on the phone catching up on family and just laughing about life in general. Our relationship was such a special one and I will miss her so much. Rest in peace Ruby Lee and tell Daddy and Momma hello.
Love, Lil Rosie

Tangy H. Roseborough

June 28, 2011

Mrs. Ruby Lee was a kind and sweet woman, always willing to listen and lend a helping hand...may your memories sustain you as you face the days ahead...Hold on to God and to each other...
Sending much love and prayers..
Tangy H. Roseborough

Sandra Smith

June 28, 2011

Ruby will be missed by family and friends. She was a blessing and we really enjoyed singing in the choir with her at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. We are blessed to have known her and we know that she is in a better place enjoying being in the present of Jesus. She was truly a friend to anyone she met. Sandra Smith and Callie Montague, 203 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301.

Robin Morgan

June 28, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 28, 2011

Aunt Ruby Lee,
She will forever be remembered as the "matriach" of the family who possessed a kind, gentle and joyful spirit towards all those she met.

All of the good works you have accomplished have already spoken for you for a life well lived!

We will miss you but can not will we ever, never forget you and all the wonderful memories we shared during your life here on earth.

Rest In Peace.

Nephew
Quentin Woodward Jr.
Salisbury, NC

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