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Estover Ruffin Obituary
Sometimes she used to say " I just want peace and quiet myself". Now she is at peace. We thank God we had her. Her spirit will always guide her family. Estover was predeceased by her parents, James Wyatt and Mollie Newby Wyatt, her brothers, James, Emment, Newton, and Joseph and her sisters Mozelle, Lucille, and Dorothy, two grandsons, Troy and Floyd and one granddaughter Priscilla. She leaves behind one sister, Margie Robinson, six children, five daughters Queen McDonald (James), Jarra Johnson, Carolyn Ruffin, Teresa West (Floyd), Lorena Blow (William); one son, Marvin Ruffin (Yasmeen), 13 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, host of nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be on Monday, November 8, 2021 from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Homegoing service will be on November 9, 2021 at 12:00pm at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. 1601 27th Street Newport News, Virginia 23607.
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Anthony Hardrock Jackson
November 8, 2021
Sincere Condolences to the entire Ruffin Family.It always saddens the heart when we loose someone close.I remember growing up on 12th St when we had all of the neighbors that always looked out for each and everyone as if we were family..God Bless
JosieTaylor
November 7, 2021
My Sympathy goes to the Family and her Daughter Lorena is a like a Sister to me every time I saw Mrs. Ruffin she always had a beautiful smile she was just a pleasant sweet Lady God has another Angel From my Family to yours Love you all
Sonny & Arkeme Hill
November 7, 2021
Queen & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She & my Aunt Audrey graduated together and have always been lifelong friends but just never saw each other nearly enough. May God Bless you and your family and forever keep you in his care.
Carolyn Ruffin
November 7, 2021
Mom, we will always love you. Thank you for raising us, job well done. Rest In Peace now.
Brenda Shaw
November 6, 2021
Sending heartfelt sympathy to the family. I have known Ms. Ruffin for over five decades and she always was a sweet person. Heaven has gained another angel. You All
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