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Ruby PRINCE Obituary

HAMPTON - Mrs. Ruby L. Prince departed this life on Aug. 24, 2012, after a long illness.
She began this life on Dec. 15, 1932, born to Ida H. Jackson (deceased) in Holly Spring, N.C., where she was educated and later moved to Raleigh, N.C., where she attended Payne Business School and St. Augustine College. Ruby met her future husband, Levi Prince and they were married on April 25, 1953. Out of that union they had four children, Sheila Prince, William Prince, Constance Prince Baylor and Marcus Prince. They also have three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, at Wesley Grove United Church of Christ, 2308 Roanoke Ave., Newport News, Va. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2012.

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Brenda Baylor

September 3, 2012

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

Vanessa Davis

August 30, 2012

Sheila,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. What a wonderful picture of your Mom.

August 30, 2012

William and Kim, May God grant you enough of whatever you stand in need of at this time. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. The Johnsons

Jackie Tucker

August 30, 2012

Connie,I am so sorry to hear about your mother,my heart is with you today. If you need anything give me a call.

Judy Mason

August 30, 2012

William and Kim sorry for your loss, will be praying for comfort at your time of sorry....sorry i"m not going to be able to be with yall for the home going , but i will keep yall lifted up in prayer in Jesus Name, Love Yall

kimberly prince

August 29, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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