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1932
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2020
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Ruby Lee Prater Obituary
Ruby was born February 17, 1932, in Attalla, AL, to the late L.M. Thomas and Ora L. Thomas.
She confessed Christ and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Attalla, and later joined St. John C.M.E. Church in Gadsden.
She graduated from Carver High School in 1950, and attended Alabama A&M University, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree.
She started her teaching career with the Piedmont City School System, Gadsden State Technical Institute, Etowah County School System, and retired with 30 years of service from the Gadsden City School System.
During her years of public service, she served as Secretary of Disque Middle School PTA; member of the Alabama Education Association; served on Executive Board of MINACT, Inc.; member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lambda Eta Omega Chapter of Gadsden; and served on the Stewardess Board at St. John C.M.E. Church.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, Ruby Jean Prater; nephews, Lester (Theresa) Crowder, Gadsden, and Edward B. Cole, Atlanta, GA; niece, Valencia (Edwin) Battles, Fairbanks, AK; cousins, Walter (Yvonne) Beard, Chattanooga, TN, Linda Beard, Rodrick (Patricia) Ferguson, both of Gadsden; special dear friend, Marynette Watson; special family friend, Larry Marbury; a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 104 Gordon St., Gadsden.
**COVID-19 Safety Precautions Will Be Strictly Enforced**
Private Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Lincoln Hill Cemetery.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home Directing, 205-338-4463, "Final Care Professional" www.christianmemorialfh.com
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Connie Johnson
May 28, 2024
I was new to the area and wanted to meet new friends and customers when I decided to call and volunteered my services on teaching skin care to this center. When I walked into the center I met the most supplicated lady; tall, slender, beautifully dressed and totally charming. Meet my friend, Ruby Prater. She had a way of making everyone feel totally accepted and part of her inner circle. I miss you, sweet friend.
Connie Skelton Johnson
June 4, 2020
Ruby never met a stranger, her love was kind and loving to all and was always so delightful. I met Ruby when she was teaching at a business school. Her friendship will always be one that I will cherish for a lifetime. The world has lost a real lady and heaven has gained a joyful, kind and loving soul.
Vicki Gay Hill
June 1, 2020
Dear Ruby,
I feel as if I have always known your mother after all the years we worked together. Just know that I am honored to know you. You are a wonderful daughter ,sister and caregiver. You are my friend and you are loved.
Kimberly McKenny
May 31, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gwen Bonner
May 31, 2020
Condolences to the family
(Lester & Teresa) and friends as you mourn the loss of your Aunt.
May our loving Lord comfort and console you.
I share in your grief.
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