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Ruby Cormany Obituary

Ruby Rebecca (Becky) Cormany, age 65, of Huntsville, Ala., died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at her residence. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #795 Berkley, Va. chapter, and the #3263 Huntsville, Ala. chapter. She also was the organization's Virginia State Past Madam President 2000-01. She is survived by her husband, Carl Cormany of Huntsville, Ala.; two daughters, Joyce Visage of Huntsville, Ala., and Gail Spence of Virginia Beach, Va.; three sons, David Cormany and Stephen Cormany, both of Huntsville, Ala., and Michael Cormany of Elizabeth City, N.C.; two sisters, Wanda Pridham of Jefferson City, Md. and Mary Pruitt of Fredericksburg, Va.; four brothers, Jesse Lawhorne of Wheeling, W.Va., Dale Lawhorne of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., Joe Lawhorne of Rockville, Md., and Wallace Floyd of Las Vegas, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three sisters-in-law who live in Akron, Ohio. Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville, Ala. is assisting the family. A memorial service will be at Lakewood United Methodist Church, Huntsville, Ala., at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Jerry Reeder officiating.

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Published by The Daily Advance on Aug. 16, 2006.

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Kenneth D Kuykendall

May 1, 2024

I remember we met in forestall village great lakes, you were my best friends mom. Wonderful family.

Judy Robertson

September 13, 2006

I am sorry to say I have just heard about Becky leaving us..She was a very speacial person.She didn't talk alot but when she did ; she really had something to say. I glad to have been able to call her my FRIEND. She was trully a wondeful person with much love, laughter and determination..She will be missed but her love will live on thru those who knew and loved her. I send my deepest sympathy to her family but how wonderful to know we will meet again.My love and prayers are with you all..Judy RobertsonP.S.M.P. -Collinsville,Va.

Kathy & Al Williams

September 10, 2006

My dear brother. We love you so much and know the loss you are going through. Becky is very precious to all of us and we are really going to miss her laugh, her kindness, and good cooking. Remember when we brought that bushel of peaches and she made the best cobblers, and also the good Whitehouse dinners when you came to Ohio. She was a great sister-in-law and I know how happy she made you. Nothing can ever replace the love you had for each other and it showed every time you were together. Remember all the beautiful memories and they will keep you going in the days ahead. God has his loving arms wrapped around you tightly, so hold on to those you love and just remember we will see her soon in Heaven. We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Al and Kathy

Gail Brill, SMP

August 29, 2006

To Becky's family my deepest condolences. Becky was a true Eagle and will be missed by many of us. Cherish the memories you have and they will see you through

CAROL CRAVEN

August 29, 2006

TO ERV,JOYCE,AND ALL OUR FAMILY:

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH

ALL OF YOU! WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS

OUR FEELINGS. OUR HEARTS ACHE!

BUT WE KNOW OUR DEAR SISTER BECKY

IS WITH OUR LORD AND OUR MOTHER.

THEY ARE REJOICING TOGETHER. THEY

ARE TALKING ABOUT SPECIAL MEMORIES

AND ABOUT ALL OUR FAMILIES..THEY

ARE BOTH OUR ANGELS RIDING ON OUR

SHOULDERS. GOD GIVE ALL OF YOU

STRENGTH AND GOOD MEMORIES.LOVE YOU

ALL! YOU SIS, CAROL AND JIM CRAVEN

carl cormany

August 27, 2006

To my sweet wife. "my cofy" Fourty one years wasn't long enough with you,but God had different plans. I miss your beautiful face, and your happy laugh, but i know you are at peace now in heaven, watching over your family. Good night my ladybug. Ilove you MTY/LTT your Mixer, carl

nancy moffat

August 27, 2006

Becky?? Ahhh, there was a true loving, cheerful, intelligent, Christian lady and I am proud to say she was, is, and always shall be, a friend of mine. I knew and loved Becky for many years and even though there was one time when there was a misunderstanding between us, we were right back together as soon as that was cleared up. I treasure the phonecalls she and I had during her last weeks and was truly looking forward to seeing her in Sept. However, God had other plans and I must wait till I have also crossed the Mystic Stream. How very fortunate her family is that they had her for a wife, mom, grandmother. I know your loss is great but God only picks his flowers when they are the most beautiful and He chose Becky just at that perfect moment for His boquet. God bless each member of her family and be thankful that she will always be with you.

Sharon Sipka

August 26, 2006

Becky and I traveled the state of VA during Beckys reign as STATE MADAM PRESIDENT. Becky is a true EAGLE. The knowledge I gained as an Eagle from Becky and the friendship are overwhelming. Iam very fortunate to have Becky as my

friend. I will truly miss Becky.

Alice Ahner and Family

August 25, 2006

I didn't know Becky very well personnally but I heard alot about her from Bob and Gail(my brother & sister-in-law). She sent flowers just recently when our Dad passed away showing us that even though she was sick herself, she was still thinking of others. I know she will be missed by all but she is now at peace. Our special thoughts to Gail and Mike.

Frank and Lorrie Smith

August 23, 2006

There are people you look forward to catching up on events with. Becky was one of those people. It was always wonderful to sit and talk with her. She stood as an example for the rest of us - whether as Auxiliary members or State Officers. She set the bar high. We will miss her. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this time.

Wanda Pridham

August 23, 2006

Ruby, you are my best friend and i will miss you so much. There is not a day that goes by that you are not thought of dearly.

Rob, Julie, Alyssa, Nathan Chaffin

August 22, 2006

Dear Family,



We'll truly miss Aunt Becky. Scripture has promised that she is now in Heaven rejoicing with Jesus her personal Lord and Savior. One day we'll see her again. Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you. Love.

Cindy Brown

August 22, 2006

Becky and I traveled extensively for the FOE. I have missed her and the family a great deal since they moved to Alabama. I know her passing is a tremendous loss to them all. I have not met a finer person, a true gem, in Becky. I am comforted to know she is at peace.

My heartfelt condolences to Carl and the family.

Joe and Elaine Huffman

August 22, 2006

Becky will be missed so much by all of her Eagle Friends. Joe and I always looked so forward to seeing her and catching up on "our boy". We were so blessed to know her.

deborah cahoon

August 21, 2006

From the cahoon family we send our deepiest sympathy and condolences i personally knew becky over the years and i know she would go to the end of the earth for her grandchildren and children and greatgrandchildren but she left something more precious she left her legacy for her family to carry on the tradition she set examples for her family and though we had a few words time to time we manage to work them out there is no dought in my mind she was a women with an enormous heart and she did not realize how big it was becky we will miss you and to her family we are her if you need us from debbie and william and family

Bob Spence

August 21, 2006

Love never gives up. It always protects. Always trust.Always hopes. Always perseveres.Love never fails.... Her love will live on forever in us all.

Howard and Wanda Pridham

August 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephen Cormany Jr.

August 16, 2006

I am going to miss you and my mom says that she is so sorry to here that you have past on. But we all know that you are in a better place and you are not suffering anymore. I cant wait to get to heaven and see you again. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you. I love you Mammaw

Steve, Julie, and Tyler Cormany

August 16, 2006

God sees that she was getting tired and cure is not to be. So he places his arms around her and whispers, "Come with me." With tearful eyes we let her go as she slowly slips away. Although we love her dearly; we cannot make her stay. A precious heart will stop beating, hard working hands lay to rest all her beautiful paintings and wonderful memories will be kept the best. For this, God will prove to us, he only takes the "BEST."



There isn't a day that goes by without you in our thoughts. All the memories we share will never be forgotten. In our hearts we know you will always be by our side, making sure we follow down the right path leading to you. Soon we will all be reunited with you up in heaven with our lord and holy father. Until then, you are still missed and loved here on earth.

Angel Cormany

August 16, 2006

Becky,you will be missed dearly.

Joyce Visage

August 16, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Gail Spence

August 16, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

mike cormany

August 15, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Gail Spence

August 15, 2006

Mom, you will always be my best friend and I will miss you very much.

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