FORT WORTH, Texas
1927 - 2008
Ruby J. Gonner, 80, a retired cosmetologist, died Monday, Sept. 29,2008.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Benson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 2831 Prospect Ave. The Reverend DeCarlo Thomas will officiate. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at historic Baker Funeral Home.
Born Oct. 31, 1927, to Josephine Smith and Lonnie Trigg, Ruby grew up in Fort Worth and was an I.M. Terrell High School graduate. She attended the Vocational Cosmetology School at I.M. Terrell and graduated in 1956.
Ruby traveled and worked in many states, but lived most of her life in Fort Worth. She was baptized and attended Mount Pisgah Baptist Church as a child. She was presently a member of Benson Chapel CME Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings; husbands, Alvin Faulk and R.L. Gonner; son, Donald Gonner; and grandson, Broderick Gonner.
Survivors: Her sister, Lorine Peoples; her daughter, Virginia F. Quarles (Patrick); the children of her blended family whom she loved and cared for as her own, Lana Jo Pilot, Lathrea Wiley (Milton), Jimmy R. Johnson, Janice Gonner, Linda Gonner, Michael Gonner (Gloria), Barry Ann Gonner and Beatrice Gonner; 28 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; her in-laws, Edna Chapman and Ruby Mullen (Samuel); her 101-year-old cousin, Ernest Wilson; nieces and nephews, Dorothy Jean Hall, Willie Earl Matthews, Gary Matthews, St. Anthony Chapman and Donald L. Chapman; and several generations of other family members and friends.
Virginia, I am still praying for you. Some days are a little tougher than others. Each day our LORD JESUS CHRIST walks with us. You were on my heart all day. I ask JESUS to carry you. Love Bea
Atha Gonner
November 08, 2008 | Wichita, KS
Virginia and family, My thoughts are with you during this time of loss. Your mother was a beautiful lady. There is a lot of her in you, I can tell. She raised a good daughter, and you were very lucky to have her so many years. May the memories ofyour beautiful Madear sustain you through these difficult days ahead. My love to you, and all your family. Wanda Thornton
wanda thornton
October 08, 2008 | Gordon, TX
Dear Virginia and family:
Wanda Thornton is my sister. We are all thinking about you at this time of loss and rembering your family in our prayers. Time and GOD's love will heal your broken hearts...
Pamela McQueary
October 05, 2008 | Strawn, TX
Virginia, and entire family, You have truly been blessed to have had your wonderful, beautiful, Madear in your life for so many years. May your loving memories sustain you during your hour of grief, and for many years thereafter. Virginia, my soul sister, her beauty shines through you more than you could ever imagine. I will be thinking of you for the next few weeks and months, and praying for you too. May God's blessings be on you, and your entire family. Love to all, Wanda Thornton, RN
Wanda Thornton
October 05, 2008 | Gordon, TX
To the family and friends of Ms. Ruby Gonner, the Watley family sends their prayers and words of encouragement. She was a great servant of the Lord, during her best in serving others as Jesus did. She will be truely missed but her memories will live on and on for a longtime. May God give each of you strength to continue what Ms. Ruby started and what she loved doing was serving her brothers and sisters in need. God bless you all.
Marjorie Williams
October 04, 2008 | Lawton, OK
To Virginia Faye, Virnelda, Stacey and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We were all one big family all those years on Prairie Street and I have many memories of Ruby. God Bless and Keep you now and always.
Beverly Washington
October 03, 2008 | Fort Worth, TX
My condolences to the family of Ruby.
Ruby was a dear friend and very loved. I will always remember her smile and positive outlook on life and her generous heart. She was always there with her encouragements and support. She was a truly giving person. I know that we will see and be with her again when we get to heaven. She will be there to greet us with that wonderful smile and laugh,and bright,sparkling eyes when she looks at you.
Ruby was a beautiful person!
Tricia Baker
October 03, 2008 | Lipan, TX
Madear was a great, loving friend and great grandmother to me and Kirhee. We loved her dearly and will miss her.
Marcy Sneed
October 02, 2008 | Arlington, TX
Miss Ruby Jean was a wealth of wisdom and a good friend. I'm very glad to have known her for many,many years. Ken Daniels
KENNETH DANIELS
October 02, 2008 | Crowley, TX
