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Ruth Brown Obituary
Brown, who later in life won a Grammy and a Tony, died Friday of complications from a stroke and heart attack at a Las Vegas-area hospital, said Lindajo Loftus, a publicist for the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, which Brown helped establish.
''Ruth was one of the most important and beloved figures in modern music,'' singer Bonnie Raitt said in a statement. ''You can hear her influence in everyone from Little Richard to Etta (James), Aretha (Franklin), Janis (Joplin) and divas like Christina Aguilera today.''
''She was my dear friend, and I will miss her terribly,'' Raitt said.
Brown's soulful voice produced dozens of hits for Atlantic Records, cementing the fledgling record label's reputation as an R&B powerhouse. Trained in a church choir in her hometown of Portsmouth, Va., Brown sang a range of style from jazz to gospel-blues in such hits as ''So Long'' and ''Teardrops in My Eyes.''
She later crossed over into rock 'n' roll with some success with ''Lucky Lips'' and ''This Little Girl's Gone Rockin','' a song she co-wrote with Bobby Darin.
But as R&B and rock 'n' roll fell out of style in the late 1950s, Brown and her musical contemporaries were forced into retirement. She spent most of the 1960s raising her two sons alone and earning a living as a maid, school bus driver and teacher.
Brown enjoyed a career renaissance in the mid-70s when she began recording blues and jazz tunes for a variety of labels and found success on the stage and in movies.
She won acclaim in the R&B musical ''Staggerlee'' and won a Tony Award for best actress in the Broadway revue ''Black and Blue.''
She also played a feisty deejay in the 1988 cult movie ''Hairspray.'' A year later, she won a Grammy for best jazz vocal performance for the album ''Blues on Broadway.''
Brown continued to perform and record in her later years, becoming a popular host of National Public Radio's ''Harlem Hit Parade.''
She also became a prominent advocate for the rights of aging R&B musicians during her long struggle to recoup her share of royalties from Atlantic. Her effort led to the formation of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit dedicated to providing financial and medical assistance, as well as historical and cultural preservation of the musical genre.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
103 Entries
Thomas Pearl
December 7, 2024
Fly high queen!
William Carlock
February 9, 2021
Love you Ruthie
Solomon Holland
October 1, 2018
Still miss her after all this time and still enjoy her recordings.
Bronte Williams
January 12, 2018
Thank U for Your Purpose for Our Generations to Know BH365.. RWP
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Valenda Newell
July 8, 2016
WHAT A SPECIAL LADY!!!!........DEFINITELY THANKS FOR SHARING ONE'S GIFT WITH THE WORLD.......WHAT A VOICE!!!!........LOVE YOU ALWAYS
Alfred Wertz
February 15, 2016
First saw Ruth brown perform at the Granby Auditorium in Norfolk/Portsmouth in the very early fifties.
Followed her career periodically,heard and enjoyed some of her music.
When ever one of our musicians/singers pass on I feel a loss.
I will miss her and and I am certain a large number of people feel as I do and she will never be forgotten.
God bless you Ruth.
nadine akon
October 23, 2015
her brother in law attende savanah state college an she waspresent a his gragution I wasn't but news travels fast n savanna ga. I also remember when she live in new yorks harlem gardens apartments never saw her but was aware tt she was there street gossip just a bit of my past 73yrsold
Chrystal Macer
March 29, 2015
My mother met Ruth Brown in 1954 at The College Inn on Fayettevile St in Durham NC when she was about 18 yrs old--Ms Brown was very gracious and sweet to her--Mom saw her again in the early 90's when she went to Las Vegas and they traded phone numbers--Ms Brown remembered her and said she would keep in touch--I was thinking that Ms Brown would be too busy but she was a woman of her word and she and my mom would talk at least once a month up until right before she passed--I had the opportunity to see her also before sh passed at the Bull Durham Blues festival --My mom Ms Elneda Wilson and I will always appreciate her kindness and thoughtfullness--
September 26, 2014
may god u an family.
Gwen Boyer
July 16, 2013
Many of the members of my family died during this time. I guess God wanted to spare them the misery that is coming upon the Earth. Rest in Peace Aunt Ruth
William Calvin
November 10, 2012
I met Ruth Brown at a Eartha Kitt concert in 1989 she was dressed to the nines and very gracious I just love her disposition and her attitude she was the best I so wish I had a photo from the family of her. I have introduced my students to her music and she will never be forgotten.
April 3, 2010
For Ruth...whose recordings of ''Teardrops in My Eyes,'' ''5-10-15 Hours'' and ''(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean'' shot her to rhythm-and-blues stardom in the 1950s.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Annette Hilton
June 27, 2009
To The Family of Ms.Ruth Brown,
With deepest and heartfelt sympathy. May God bless and keep you.
Jaelynn Greene
February 16, 2009
Im doing a report on you because i wanted to learn more about you,your qualities,and your accomplishment.
jan walner
March 1, 2007
Miss Ruth...thanks to your marvelous voice and generous heart, you helped me bring wonderful artists back into the spotlight and turn the Hollywood Roosevelt's Cinegrill into a showplace. You introduced Charles Brown, Jimmy Scott, LaVern Baker, Chuck Jackson and Freddie Cole to LA audiences, but you were the one who always packed them in time after time. Always giving 110%, always a show stopper, always a lady. I just adored you, Miss Ruth. I always remember you and your wonderful spirit. You were my friend and I miss you.
RACHEL DUNCAN
February 16, 2007
DEAR BROWN FAMILY,
I GIVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
William Bray
January 29, 2007
I discovered Ruth Brown through Bonnie Raitt and was totally delighted by her and her gorgeous personality. I scarcely got to know of her but certainly will never forget her. What a Trouper! What a Lady. Give God my regards, Ruth darling
james alvin weston
January 29, 2007
love always
you biggest fan
iknow mom /dad/ leroy/goldie are
glad you are there wiyh them
sure we are lonely here but
we all will meet again
sure they treated you mean but now in heaven
not gods lets you still sing
ang live like a queen
love your brother
alvin
Jon Anthony Shields
January 2, 2007
My darling Ruth, I wrote you my first fan/love letter 53 years ago when I was 8 years old. I thank God for allowing you to come into my and my family's life when I was in my late teens. You were always there with a kind word of encouragement. I thank God for the way you shared your love for me with your family which prompted them to include me in your obiturary as one of your stepchildren. The only words left to be said is that I'll be loving you always. Rest in peace, Miss Woman!
Carolyn King
November 29, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carmen Todd-Lattimore & Family
November 28, 2006
Ruth,
Thank you for the heartfelt love you extended my family, especially my brother Robbie. Through him, we came to love you as we would a family member. May you rest in peace Ms. Ruth. Wow! First Gerald and now you...what a choir God's got singing for Him now!
Karen Roberts McNeal
November 27, 2006
My condolences to Ron and the Brown Family. I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Brown the summer of 1974 when she performed in St. Louis. She was absolutely lovely to me and we had a very enjoyable evening. I will never forget her.
yvonne lamb
November 27, 2006
I sit here reflecting on a woman who lived her life and thinking what I would like to say but there is nothing to say because the life she lived said it all and I thank God for her.
Thomas Williford
November 27, 2006
Another great called home. Ruth will be missed by many but never forgotten. She will live on forever in her songs.
Alex Riddick
November 25, 2006
My prayers go out to the Family of Ruth Brown. All those great Rthymn & ballard songs of the 1950's live on in me..."So Long Ruth "you live on in us in everyway. The Apollo Theatre should dim the lights and Broadway to.
Doreen Lumpkin
November 25, 2006
I have ALWAYS been a fan of Ms. Brown. I remember her coming to visit my High School (which her two sons also attended) for a special program and her voice lifted the roof right off of the place!!! In later years Ms. Brown was always very gracious and invited me backstage whenever she heard that Ms. Half Hollow Hills was hoping to say hi!! I will never forget her voice, her talent or her graciousness. My deepest condolences to her family.
Renee Lynch
November 25, 2006
Dearest Auntie,
I will miss you dearly and I've enjoyed the conversations we had. You instill in me the wisdom, faith and trust. You taught me to be strong, believe in myself, and to have faith.
I recall the time when you cancelled your engagement with the Commissioner's wife and took your 6-yr old neice to McDonalds after her graduation. You've brought joy to my heart when your neice replied "Auntie I want to be just like you when I grow up".
You're legacy will live on and you'll always be a Diva and you touched the lives of Presidents and high officials. Love you always.
Renee
November 25, 2006
Dearest Auntie,
I will miss you dearly and I've enjoyed the conversations we had. You instill in me the wisdom, faith and trust. You taught me to be strong, believe in myself, and to have faith.
I recall the time when you cancelled your engagement with the Commissioner's wife and took your 6-yr old neice to McDonalds after her graduation. You've brought joy to my heart when your neice replied "Auntie I want to be just like you when I grow up".
You're legacy will live on and you'll always be a Diva and you touched the lives of Presidents and high officials. Love you always.
STEVEN aka ETHEREAL
November 24, 2006
Ruth Brown&Family Miss Brown is a elohim a angel she is a wonderful women. I met Ruth throw her niece we had a great time taking. Her niece is going to miss the long phone conversation they had.We went to the apollo theater to see her perform and i was dramatize. LOVE YOU ALWAYS
John Higgins
November 24, 2006
I spent many hours, a high school kid, sitting at my our old kitchen with my little orange and white record player listening to Ruth Brown sing. Ruth, you taught us how to be a better person. With much love, respect, and admiration. John Higgins
Terri Cola
November 24, 2006
The first show I ever saw here in Vegas was Ruth Brown's at hte Bootlegger Bistro. She was as mezmerizing as I rememembered her from New York. One of the most endearing qualities about Ruth was that she was so genuine. I remember asking her to sign her CD; while nervously handing her one of mine. I said that maybe, if she wasn't too busy she might take a listen and tell me what she thought. I can still remember her smile and tell me; "Oh honey, I aint THAT busy." You'll never know how much that meant to me Ruth, I hope you rest in peace. I'd say God bless you, but I know he already did. He blessed me by letting me know you.
Michael Knapp
November 22, 2006
I was fortunate to see Ms. Brown in Las Vegas in July. She was vibrant and spunky and clearly enjoying performing and her admirers.
A great story about her: when her set was finished, I purchased several of her CDs and asked her to sign them for me. Her son handed her a red Pentel, and she gave it back to him, saying "That's the Devil's color!" She signed my CDs in green.
My sincere condolences to Earl and the rest of Ms. Brown's family. She and her talent will be missed by so many.
Thom Myers
November 22, 2006
This is such a tragic loss but, I can't conceive of how tragic it would have been without the likes of Ms. Brown. Her talent, class and immensely larger than life persona have left an imprint and impact, not only on the blues community but, on the epitaph of humanity! Rest in Peace Sweet Lady.........
Steve Ditzell
November 22, 2006
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US.
Bill "fessor Mojo" Donoghue
November 21, 2006
"All my friends loved Ruth Brown; I wanted to BE Ruth Brown!" were the words Little Richard used to open his induction of Ruth Brown when she was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame along with Etta James and Koko Taylor one night at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip in Hollywood. I was there that night and had the pleasure of introducing Ruth to Lillian McMurry, founder of Trumpet Records, who was there as my "date" that night. I also got to see an amazing Ruth Brown performance at Jazzfest in 1990 when she came back to the blues world after succeeding on Broadway.
She was one of a kind and a lady in the finest sense. I was proud to have been in her presence.
Ronald Weinstock
November 21, 2006
Ruth Brown was the epitome of artistry and class. She transcended any musical category and was such a gracious woman who I was pleased to have met and briefly chatted wit. She was a true diva, a term that is so overused today and confused with celebrity. Miss Rhythm may not be with us anymore but her music still will stay fresh in many of us for many many years.
Emily Williams
November 21, 2006
Thank you so much for all the wonderful years you gave me and the
reat of your admirers.
I'll miss you "sittin' on it".
Mary Deacon
November 21, 2006
Thank you so very much Ms. Ruth Brown for being who you were and how much you contributed to my love of blues music and lyrics. You remain a STAR always to me!!
Nandi Crawford
November 21, 2006
Miss Rhythm,
Sadly, it wasn't until I was doing a tribute for Gerald Levert when I saw the notice for Ruth Brown; folks don't know but this woman was the one that BUILT Atlantic Records; she was one of the first to be put on its roster, and during the 1950s, she was a star; later on, she started the Rhythm and Blues Foundation; You are truly missed by me; Rest In Peace.
Eunice Jones
November 21, 2006
A true legend has passed our way and has now taken her place in eternity. Thanks, Ruth Brown, for the legacy you left here on earth.
Eunice Jones
Richmond, VA
Joanna Iz
November 21, 2006
Family & Friends -
Miss Rhythm was an angel we'll always remember who embraced her awed fans such as me like she'd known us forever. Bless you all at this time, and Ruth-Thanks for the wonderful memories and moving music.
God Bless...
Wilson Cain,III
November 21, 2006
All my heart.
Lady Mac
November 21, 2006
Thank you for the many years of great music you brought to my life.
Charlie Chavira
November 21, 2006
Ms. Brown,
Thank you for the wonderful gift of music that you gave to us. We will all miss you.
Antoinette Wells-Brown
November 21, 2006
May the words in this book bring you peace to know that she was loved by many.
Ennis&Thelma Jones
November 20, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Francine Burriss
November 20, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Beverly Watkins
November 20, 2006
Ms Ruth Brown:
When I close my eyes, I can hear you singing "Mama, he treats your daughter mean" and "If I can't sell it;"
You will truly be missed. Take your rest (old Soldier) for you faught a GOOD FIGHT!!!
Rest In Peace Ms Ruth.
james and joy upton
November 20, 2006
thank you.may god rest and keep you.
Shelia Wright
November 20, 2006
My prayers and condolences are extended to the Brown, Swanson and Weston family. Ms. Ruth will truly be missed. I grew up listening to her music with my uncle O'Neil who was her number one fan. She was a pioneer in the recording industry and extraordinary woman.
JESSICA LANFRANCO
November 20, 2006
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. RUTH YOU ARE A LEGEND AND A LOVING WOMEN. I MAY BE 29 YEARS OLD BUT MY DADDY WAS A BIG FAN OF YOURS AND HE TAOGHT ME THE GOOD MUSIC IN LIFE AND THAT IS THE BLUES. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND FOREVER LIVE IN OUR HEARTS.
Joseph Lawrence
November 20, 2006
During the fifties Ruth Brown was one of the entertainers that we all looked up to. She will be missed.
Joseph Wysinger
November 20, 2006
I grew up with her music, and she has had a profound effect on the music of today. May her soul rest in peace, and may her family cherish her memory, for we all shall see her again,in our father's kingdom.
Chaun Mosley
November 20, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
D.J.
November 20, 2006
Rest In Peace! Grand DIVA forever.
Wanda Quinn-Doucet
November 20, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
L Carter
November 20, 2006
Ruth Brown is definitely a legend. Hold onto the memories of her life and song until we all see her again. John 5:28,29
Evone Murray
November 20, 2006
As a child in MS, Ruth was my idol. I admired her style and loved her music.Thank God that I were blessed to meet her in person in Denver and hear her sing. My sympathy to her family. Ruth Brown was a Blessing to all.
LULA SATCHELL
November 20, 2006
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND I KNOW
HOW YOU MAY BE FEELING I LOSS MY OWN
MOTHER A SHORT WHILE AGO. BUT ALWAYS
REMEMBER THAT GOD WILL GET YOU THROUGH THIS AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU. MAY YOUR MOTHER REST
IN PEACE.
Audrey Saunders
November 20, 2006
What a legacy? You will be missed but your music will live on forever. We'll done!
Traci Evans
November 20, 2006
May you rest in peace.
Errick Moorehead
November 20, 2006
What can I say? I am here in St Louis, MO. Im a working musician whose life was forever impacted by an old 8-track recording of "If I can't Sell It" that my father let me listen to when I was 10. I remember her guts and candor as a musician. This i admire, respect , and emulate in my own music and life. Her voice commanded the attention and respect of the audience and she was always nothng but a lady! It is unfortunate that I never met her, but the world is a better place because she came! You will be sorely missed Ms. Brown!
Ms L. Jackson
November 20, 2006
To The Family of Ruth Brown:
When you lose someone you love, the thought of keeping on seems impossible...as the days and weeks pass, and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cora Thomas
November 19, 2006
To find this on the computer, has hurt me to my heart,you are the greatest.You will all ways be in my house and my heart.
CORA
Jose & Betty Rivas
November 19, 2006
TO THE BROWN FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.
JOSE & BETTY
Lois Williams
November 19, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
arthur williams
November 19, 2006
ruth brown was one of my first crushes,as a teenager in the mid-50s.
Don Vaupel
November 19, 2006
My best to her son's and family! I met Ruth through Dr. Dean Ornish, and we became friends! What a wonderful lady! I will cherish the time that I knew her! You had a WONDERFUL "MaMa!" ..
Jacquelyn Jones-Felton
November 19, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Willamena " Mama" Hardrick
November 19, 2006
To The Brown Family,
Ms.Brown will forever live in my heart, my nickname comes from one of her recordings," Mama" He treats Your Daughter Mean. I have been Mama to my family and friends for over fifty- one years, attaining the nickname at the age of 3 by one of my great aunts who was a fan of hers and according to her, after hearing continue playing of the song, I attempt to sing the words to the song,and whenever I would hear it I would jump up and start singing, never remembering all the words but... Mama and after awhile, it did'nt matter if I would be playing or sitting, I would be trying to sing my favorite song, so I guess Auntie thought " what the heck..." lets call her Mama" she loves the song... Whenever I'm asked how I got my nickname, I always tell them proudly... after one of Ruth Brown's songs.
You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Carolyn Fisher
November 19, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Evelyn McMillian
November 19, 2006
To the family of Ruth Brown, I send my deepest sympathy to all of you. I have always enjoyed her voice and I am glad for her recordings.I told everyone that she was a Virginia lady like me.
Lee and Willa Hunter
November 19, 2006
To the family of Ruth Brown she will be miss by a lot of fans who love her music and smiles. May god be with you.
EULA GALLMAN
November 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
scott kiefer
November 19, 2006
We have lost another great voice and great person. One can only imagine what the choirs of angels are gonna sound like now. RIP Ruth.
Jimmy & Mable Payton
November 19, 2006
Our prayers and deepest condolencs to Ruth's family, she was a wonderful person and we truly will miss her, thank god for her music we will continue to keep her in our hearts, she paved the way for many in the entertainment industry; a true lady. We love you!
REUBEN JAMES
November 19, 2006
MOST OF US ONLY KNEW HER VOICE ON THE RADIO...THAT WAS ALWAYS A GREAT THRILL. HAIRSPRAY IS ONE OF THE GREAT AND TIME LESS MOVIES. GOD BLESS YOU. AND THANK GOD FOR HER RECORDINGS...A VOICE THAT WILL NEVER BE SILENCED.
Thomas & Norma Blackshear- McGee`
November 19, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pastor Chris Carter
November 19, 2006
"Cares are pass home at last ever to rejoice". Take your rest Mother Brown, SINGING IN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR.
Pastor Chris C. Carter
Emma Henderson
November 19, 2006
Another true talented lady.I was always impressed by her style and beautiful voice.Rest In Peace and God bless you for all that you gave to the world.Growing up in Baton Rouge,I always listened for you on WXOK.....
Randy Carlson
November 18, 2006
I am proud to say that Ruth Brown has been a dear friend of mine for close to 30 years. So many thoughts of our times together - how lucky I was!
One of my most treasured memories was taking her to our church for Christmas Eve services one year. You can only imagine what it was like to hear Ruth Brown sing "Silent Night" - everyone just sat enthralled in silence when she finished! Not a dry eye in the sancturary!
Many long phone conversations and laughter together. One of her favorite songs was "Let There Be Peace on Earth" -- Ruth, maybe you can oversee getting that accomplished now that you are in Heaven.
"May God Bless" dear friend.
P Richards
November 18, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy rest in peace.
Henry Perone
November 18, 2006
Thank God for Ruth Brown. I always loved her signature "squeal". What an artist! Atlantic records might never have been established without her best selling early hits. They might have been like the countless other early R&B labels that quickly slipped into obscurity. If Atlantic had failed, we may have never been able to enjoy the other Atlantic greats like The Drifters, Ray Charles, The Clovers, Lavern Baker, The Coasters and all the rest of the GREAT Atlantic catalog. Thank you Ruth!
Monica Lewis
November 18, 2006
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you.
Lonnie James
November 18, 2006
I will always treasure the beautiful memories
LOVE ALWAYS
LONNIE JAMES
Nazalene Glenn
November 18, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Alberta Grant
November 18, 2006
Ruth Brown, will go down in history as one of the greatest blues singers ever. You will be missed.
michael myers
November 18, 2006
Ruth will me missed terribly.
I'm glad I got a chance to see her at the Bootlegger in Las Vegas.
My heart goes out to her sons and surviving family members.
Ruth, I will ALWAYS love you!!
valerie hall
November 18, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gwen Cooley
November 18, 2006
Thanks for the memories.
LINDA TRACY
November 18, 2006
GOD BLESS YOU AND REST IN PEACE.
Tami
November 18, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
R. J.
November 18, 2006
Beautiful memories you brought, for so many years. Now about 55. Rest in peace.
Carl Smith
November 18, 2006
God Bless Her Soul and praise be to God... Ruth was "FABULOUS" in Hairspay and always brought laugher to our ears...LOL... OOO WEE TITTLEE WahPOPPA WE GOTTA POPPA".. And we have it ALL..
Lois Ingram
November 18, 2006
To the Ruth Brown Family:
Ruth Brown was one of my favorite singers. I would like to replace her records that I lost in the flood of 1999.
We will all miss her just knowing she is not with us anymore.
May GOD be with you always.
Joshua & Lois Ingram
November 18, 2006
To the Family of Ruth Brown:
We am so sorry to hear of Ruth death. She will be a welcome voice in Heaven. We will be praying that GOD will continue to bless you all.
SOLOMA M. King
November 17, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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