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RUBY STEWART Obituary


RUBY E. STEWART  
Ruby "Nana" Billingslea Stewart, passed away at age 85 on February 4, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Originally from Washington, DC, Ruby was a long-time resident of Pittsburg, CA. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl, Michelle and Tertia; one granddaughter and one great-grandson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin S. Sterwart; her parents Mattie and Jesse Billingslea and her brothers, Jesse, Herman, Augustus and Clifford Billingslea, and her sisters Clara Belcher, Margaret Taylor and Odessa Harris. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Ruby's life at on Friday, February 22, 2019 with a rosary at 10:30 a.m. and memorial funeral liturgy immediately following at 11 a.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd. In honor of Ruby, the family asks guests to please wear red.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 27, 2019.

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February 28, 2019

May the God of all Comfort, comfort you and your family, in this your time of need.

Janice Ewell

February 22, 2019

Have only Happy memories of our friendship, miss you. RIP

Judy Boyd

February 21, 2019

Just wanted you, Cheryl, Michelle, and Tertia, to know how saddened I was to hear of your mother's passing. Your family is one that I remember so fondly. You couldn't have had more support, nor could have I, as your teacher. Sincere condolences to all of you. Your mom was very special to many!

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Rosary

10:30 a.m.

Church of the Good Shepherd

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22

Liturgy

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Good Shepherd

CA

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