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Ruby Smedley Obituary

SMEDLEY Ruby Lee Smedley, 77, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at her residence. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2010 at Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ, 1111 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the start of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To read the complete obituary and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 19, 2010.

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William & Frances Wade

May 22, 2010

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

Lori Mosley

May 21, 2010

May the Lord bless and comfort you in this time of loss.

May 21, 2010

We the Glover family wish to send our condolensces to the Smedley/Jackson/Dunlap Families in the loss of Sister Ruby Smedley. Know that we love you and we loved Sis. Ruby too. May the Lord Bless you and comfort you in your time of loss.
Frank and Elzennia Glover and Family

May 21, 2010

To the Smedley/Dunlap/Jackson family may God give you the strength to make it thru this time in your life.. My prayers our with you.. Sister Smedley was such a wonderful person who I enjoyed talking too and knowing she will truly be missed by all that knew her..Bless you all Sister Packer and Denise Packer

Reon Gore

May 21, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

bettye & alisha walker

May 20, 2010

we the walker family would like to take a moment and salute mom smedley for her effortless love for the lord as well as her family she will be greatly missed but God has given her the opportunity for sweet rest she is resting in the arms of the lord...may God continue to bless you all in this time of bereavement is my prayer.

Rhonda Smith

May 20, 2010

To the Smedley/Dunlap/Jackson families:
Our prayers and condolences are with you during this time of bereavement. Sis. Ruby was a blessing to our family during the days at Sonshine Christian Academy. We do cherish those memories. May God bless you and give you comfort.
Bro. Karl & Sis. Rhonda Smith and family

Martha Eaton

May 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Graylin Stargell

May 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the nuclear and church family during this time of bereavement. Mother Smedley was a "Lady" and a "Woman of God" who radiated warmth and graciousness. Sleep on Elect Lady of God, Mother Smedley left an indelible impression upon of lives and we are the better for it.

Graylin & Yvonne Stargell

Bishop E.G. Francis

May 20, 2010

It is usually at the loss of a mom that we grieve most, and that being because they have a way of loving unconditionally. We know & pray God smiles on you today Pastor Phil and Families through the cheerful, and encouraging remembrance of your mom's smile. God is there to heal your hurt, now and in the days to come. Our Prayers. We remains an awesome lady of elegance. Bishop Ernest G. & Lady Andrea Francis.

Josephine Tyson

May 20, 2010

" The Women of Pilgrim Church of Christ morn the lost of our beloved Sister Ruby L.Smedley. May the peace which comes from memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Although, no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Carol Rivers

May 20, 2010

To the Jackson Family,
I wanted to express my sincere sympathy in the loss of your grandmother. God has blessed you with good memories so stay strong.
Love
Carol Rivers
New Journey Christian Ministries

May 19, 2010

To the Smedley family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Pastor Smedley you have been there for my family on so many different occasions that if there is ANYTHING THAT we can do to be a service to you and yours please dont think twice about contacting anyone of us. - Afrika Jackson (Columbus,Ohio) Sis. Catherine Nesmith granddaughter

The Packer Family (Sheryl, Kennon, Dyamond, Kennon II, and William II)

May 19, 2010

What a wonderful and loving woman Mrs Smedley was. Being in her presence was always a delight. Our prayers and support go out to the family during this time of loss

May 19, 2010

Elder Phillip I am praying for you and the Smedley family at this time. I know you know the peace of God even in this grieving time. I will always remember the permanent smile on Sis Smedley's face.... Love...Peace...Daphne A. Tyus, Cleveland, Ohio.

Michelle Armstrong

May 19, 2010

Our hearts are filled with sadness at the passing of Mrs. Smedley. Our family had the wonderful opportunity to know her while she served in the Kindergarden classes at Sonshine. She showed us all what courage was all about when her daughter, Mrs Deborah Jackson left us way too soon. Our hearts will always be tied to the legacy that Mrs Jackson left and the family that stood beside her well after she was gone to continue her vision. We can all rejoice in knowing that she is showering that wonderful smile upon her daughter now that they are together again. Love you all. The Armstrong's (Joe, Michelle, Ariawne, Ta'Tiana and Tres)

Hollis Kelley

May 19, 2010

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

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