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Ruby Grier Obituary
A native of York, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Bert Allan and Donnia Ervin Stowe.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Belmont with the Rev. Michael Glenn officiating.
Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the funeral service.
Burial will be at Henry's Chapel Cemetery in Belmont.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Lee Grier Sr., son, Jarvis Sean Grier; daughters, Mary Ann Grier (James); four sisters, Catherine Smith, Mare-thia Davis, Louizer Currence (Harold Sr.) and Mary Tate Crawford (Tommy Lee); mother-in-law, Mamie Tribble.
Costner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Shelia Crawford
July 5, 2011
My heart was grieved of the news. May the family rest in the comfort of God as he will surely console your heart and mind.
Rosa jackson
July 1, 2011
The day GOD called you home GOD looked around his garden and he found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth,and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. GOD'S garden must be beautiful he always takes the best.
He knew you were suffering he knew you were in pain. He knew you would never get well on this earth again.
He saw the road was getting tough and the hills are hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyes and said to his
child "Peace be thine".
It broke our hearts to loose you, but you didn't go alone for part of us went with you the day GOD called you home.
I will never forget your sweet face or the kindness and love you showed.
You will forever be missed.
Love Rosa Jackson
Carmetrice"Meat" Jackson
June 30, 2011
Just want to send my sincere condolence to the Grier Family. So sorry for your lost. I remember Mrs. Ruby from a early age and I use to cry up a storm when I knew she would be pressing my hair on those early Saturday mornings, she would always say, all that crying now look how pretty you are after she finished. She will be greatly missed!!
Doug Moody
June 30, 2011
I worked with Ruby at Sacred Heart College years ago. She was always a gracious lovely woman. I always looked forward to working special events with her. She always had a smile. She will be missed by many. Am a better person for having know her.
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April McGlenn
June 29, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
anna hinton
June 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Yolanda Prescott
June 29, 2011
I thank you for your patience, love and kindness when you pressed my hair in your kitchen. You will be missed here, but I know I will see you someday. Much love to Muriel "my friend" and your family. love you always, Yolanda and Nikki...
June 29, 2011
Dear Mary, We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We hope it was peaceful and that you will be able to celebrate her life with your family. We pray God's blessings on you and everyone who loved your mom.
Shelton, Avery, and Henry (from the Y)
Debbie Brown
June 29, 2011
Mary, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Veronica Holmes McElhaney
June 29, 2011
Mrs. Ruby will truly be missed by all. I remember her especially during revival time when she would sing great songs of zion. She was also a great part of our missionary union.
THERESIA MOORE
June 29, 2011
I MAY NOT KNOW WHO THIS LOVELY WOMAN IS,BUT I KNOW THAT SHE WAS A GOOD WOMAN.BUT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND THEIR TIME OF GRIEF.BUT I'M SORRY THAT SHE HAS GONE AND NOW SHE IS WITH THE LORD.BUT SHE IS SMILING DOWN ON EVERYONE THAT KNOW HER.ONCE AGAIN MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.
Tanisha Johnson
June 29, 2011
I remember as a little girl sitting in Boyd Freindship watching my grandma Lonnie Slade and Mrs, Ruby and Mrs. Fat on the hymn choir singing. Not to mention my great aunt Margret Lindsey and Delcina Stowe. Wow now they are singing in God's heavenly hymn choir. She will truley be missed. The family will be in my prayers. Father I stretch my hands to thee no other help I know. If thou withdraw thyself from me oh whether shall I go.
Debra Leeper
June 29, 2011
God has another beautiful Angel. My memories of you will keep me smiling from now until we meet again. You are truly loved and missed.
As you have sung many times, It is time to go sweeping through the city.
April Crawford
June 29, 2011
Words cant express the impact Aunt Ruby left on many lives, I will truly miss her sweet spirit and loving smile:) and her sweet voice saying hey my April Lashay.....she will truly be missed and NEVER forgotten!!!
Kristen Lockhart
June 29, 2011
Your legacy of the Love of God, others and family will forever live on. Your great works definitely speak for you. I love you always!
June 29, 2011
AUNT RUBY THE ONLY TEARS THAT WILL BE SHED ARE TEARS OF JOY...NO MORE PAIN NO MORE HURT!! WE KNOW YOU ARE UP THERE HAVING A GOOD OLE' TIME...LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS!!- KISHA
Harry & Sarah Moss
June 29, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
Triva Mason
June 29, 2011
Ma Ruby was truly a woman of God. She will be forever missed.
Rose Blackmon
June 29, 2011
Missing you so much already...enjoy Heaven my beautiful Mother.
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