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1920

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2012

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Ruby Pendergrass Obituary

Ruby Nell Pendergrass, a resident of Madison Heights, Mich. since 1959, died December 24, 2012 at Boulevard Health Center in Rochester Hills. She was born November 12, 1920 in Byrdstown, Tennessee. Mrs. Pendergrass was a member of Madison Heights United Methodist Church. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. She is survived by her children, Steven (Sonia) Pendergrass, Joy (Albert) Jeszke, Raymond (Mary) Pendergrass, Rita Pendergrass, and Philip (Karen) Pendergrass; sibling, Neva Ballenger; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre, Madison Heights, MI. Instate Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral 11 a.m. at Madison Heights United Methodist Church, 246 E. 11 Mile Rd. Madison Heights, MI. Burial at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan. In lieu of flowers Mrs. Pendergrass favorite charities were, Smile Train, Heart Association or Kidney Foundation. Share a memory at edwardswansonandsonfunerallhome.com

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Published by Daily Tribune on Dec. 28, 2012.

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Madison Senior Center

January 2, 2013

So sorry from all of us at the Madison Hts Senior Center

Rhonda Erwin

December 28, 2012

Rita, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

DIANE LOKEY

December 28, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

December 28, 2012

Rita,
I'm was so saddened to her about your mother. My thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family.
Shirley Warren
BancTec Payroll Dept.

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