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Ruby Sweatt Obituary
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Ruby Sweatt was escorted by Holy Angels on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from this life to eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ruby was a faithful and devoted wife to Richard Sweatt.
Funeral service for Ruby Sweatt, 65, will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2012 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the funeral home.
Ruby was mother to Kenneth (Kim) Hester, Bryan Lamar (Patti) Hester and Christopher Wayne (Natalie) Hester. Ruby leaves behind six grandchildren, one step-grandchild and step-son, Richard N. (Julie) Sweatt of the United Kingdom.
Ruby was a South Carolina state employee for thirty two years. She retired as Payroll Supervisor, Department of Mental Health. After retirement Ruby volunteered as a teachers' assistant at Sandy Run School, Calhoun County, until she could no longer help children. Ruby served as the Assistant Treasurer for Chapter 34, Special Forces Association, Columbia, SC, with her husband. She will be sorely missed by the Green Beret of Chapter 34. She was a First Lieutenant and Director of Personnel where she volunteered with the Lexington Squadron of the S.C. Civil Air Patrol.
It is requested that no flowers be given since Ruby will be interred at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the South Carolina Green Beret, PO Box 10270, Fort Jackson, SC 29207 or Goshen Community, PO Box 164, Columbia, SC 29202-0164.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Sweatt
Heather Parsons
August 13, 2012
I worked with Ruby at DMH as well. She was a very patient person who always had a positive attitude even during diffacult situations. She was a leader by example and always knew the right things to say to make a situation positive.
August 13, 2012
I worked with Ruby at DMH and she was such a nice person and a hard working employee. She was fun to be around. She also was a great care taker of her parents and in-laws during times of need. My prayers and thoughts are with Richard and all her children and all the other family members. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. JoAnn White, Elgin, SC
Martha Davis Tate
August 12, 2012
I am so sorry to read of Ruby's passing. We lived in the same neighborhood and finished school together in 1965. Our children played sports together when they were young. I always thought she was a really nice person.The family has my sincere condolences.
Terry Garner
August 12, 2012
I met Ruby several years ago. She was a sweet and gentle lady. I know her family will miss her. They are in our prayers.
Kerry Ayer McGregor
August 12, 2012
I worked with Ruby at the Department of Mental Health. I came to love and respect Ruby very much. I learned so much from her and I have attempted to emulate her everyday. Ruby will be very much missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
August 12, 2012
I worked with Ruby at Mental Health. She was truly a great friend that will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sue Spell, Lexington
Jean Taylor
August 12, 2012
I grew up with Ruby and went to school with her (Paris). She was a very humble person and lived her faith. Love u Ruby. U will be missed. May the Lord give yor family peace
Mark Stewart
August 11, 2012
Ruby was always a special person to everyone in the Stewart family. I am very glad to know that she was a sister in Christ. Our condolences go out to the entire family. May the Lord give you strength to make it through each day.
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