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Ruth Gladden Obituary

GLADDEN Ruth Ann Carter Gladden, better known as "Lady", age 66, went home to be with the Lord, June 14, 2007, at Riverside Hospital. Graduate of East High School and longtime member of Mt. Period Baptist Church. Retired from the Chrysler Motor Company. Designer and owner of Hats by Lady and counselor for Service of Love at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Detroit, MI. Preceded in death by parents James and Aurie Ray Carter, Sr. Survived by sons, Craig E. (Dorothy) Carter, Robert E. Gladden, Jr.; daughter, Trena (Pastor Alvin M.) Ballinger; brothers, James (Patricia) Carter, Jr., Pastor Jerry M. Carter; sister, Martha Thomas; special aunt, Ruth S. Wright, age 103, of Virginia Beach, VA; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, who all referred to her as "Nanny"; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing celebration 12Noon Thursday, June 21, 2007, at Mt. Period Baptist Church, 462 Kimball Place. Pastor Jerry M. Carter, officiating. Family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St., 447-9383.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2007.

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Zarinah Alls

June 19, 2007

I remember the good times as a child when we would go to our Grannny's house and Aunt Ruth would be there. She had the prettiest smile and I will never forget it. Aunt Ruth we miss you.

Malikah Sabir

June 19, 2007

Love you, you will be missed. Can't express how I truely feel about you and there will never be one like you. You have been my everything, my best friend and my confidant. My world will not be the same. You were one in a million Aunt Ruth. Love you, Love you, Love you......

Sharif Sabir

June 19, 2007

We had good times whenever we went to Detroit. Aunt Ruth was one the best persons I know. I will miss her.

khalifah kennedy

June 19, 2007

Aunt Ruth was so very special to me and I will never forget her. I loved her so much, she was very wise and always had a way of knowing things about me which was her way of setting me straight. God had to call upon one of his angels we miss her dearly.

Mary Banner-Wilson

June 19, 2007

Friends are never forgotten. Condolences and prayers to the family.

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