Ruby Coltrane Obituary
RUBY
Quietly on May 3, 2002; beloved daughter of the late William H. Nalls and Lillie Pughley Nalls; wife of the late Odell Coltrane; mother of the late David E. Nalls. Mrs. Coltrane was an active member of the Vintage, the Church of the Holy Cross and an Eastern Star until health problems would no longer permit her to remain active. Mrs. Coltrane is survived by her brother William John Nalls, her daughter, Susan M. Bonner, son-in-law, James E. Bonner and a very special niece, Loretta Diggs and her husband Sam Diggs, as well as a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends and loved ones. Visitation Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9pm at GEORGE A. WARDEN FUNERAL HOME, 1100 North Homewood Ave. Funeral Wednesday, 12Noon at the funeral home.
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DONNA KASARDO
May 7, 2002
I WORKED AT MS RUBY'S DOCTORS OFFICE. MS RUBY BECAME ONE OF MY SPECIAL PATIENTS. I WILL MISS HER BUT I KNOW THAT SHE IS IN A FAR BETTER PLACE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
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