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Ruby Midgett Obituary
Ruby W. Midgett, 86, of Wilmington, passed away June 28, 2010, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Ruby was born June 16, 1924, in Wilmington, the daughter of the late John Wilkins and Mollie Sellers Wilkins. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest L. Johnson, Jr., and two sisters, Ovida Wilkins and Addie W. Midgett.
Ruby was employed as a nursing assistant at Cape Fear Memorial Hospital from 1970-1987, retiring in 1987.
Ruby was a 48 year member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved traveling and RV'ing with her loving husband Lew and poodle "Indy".
Ruby was in the center of her family's life. She dearly loved all of her children and was greatly loved by them. She also enjoyed multiple crafts and was the family historian.
The family is grieving but they are rejoicing in the knowledge that she is in the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ and Savior.
Ruby is survived by her husband, Lew Midgett; her children, Robert Johnson (Barbara), Nikki Todd (Linwood), Ernest Johnson (Kathy), Charlotte Costello (Scott), Barry Johnson (Mitzi), Penny Alfred (Butch), Gayle Noland, Mark Midgett (Chris), Sharon Hughes (Wilt), Michael Midgett (Lisa) and Vance Midgett. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel, where funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday with Dr. Donnie Lovette officiating. Interment will follow in Wilmington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of the U.S., 2100 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037.
Ruby taught her family to love sincerely, serve others and that every moment is a value.
"Love ya, bye"
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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gloria varnadoe
July 1, 2010
Brenda and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Just by listening to all your stories I know how much your grandma meant to you. Take care and we love you
Mildred Winslow
June 30, 2010
Uncle Bob, Aunt Barb & Family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts are with you and the entire family.
Love, Mildred, Pat & Kids
FRANK PARRISH
June 30, 2010
Ruby will be missed, she was a wonderfull neighbor and a true friend. She gave advice from her heart and gave love and care to everyone. There is nothing she wouldn't do for you if she could. We know she will always be watching over us and she will be in our hearts forever. God Bless You. LOVE, FRANK, Norma and Keith
Steven Pulliam
June 30, 2010
From the first day I walked into her home and met Ruby it took only a few minites to feel at home myself and feel as though I had known her for years. She was warm, caring, pleasant, and so at ease and cheerful you could not help but think that you yourself was one of the family. Her smile, that special smile; will be with me forever. Even though the years of our first meeting are few; the memories are many. Ruby is a very special person to me, and in my heart and mind she will always will remain so. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family for thier loss, but I have no doubt that she is still looking down on us with love in heart and that smile on her face. Oh, that special smile.
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