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Ruby Gardner Obituary
Ruby Charleston Gardner died June 28, 2025, in Killeen Texas. She was a native of Hammond, Louisiana. Ruby surrendered her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Ruby is survived by her three children, Joseph Charleston (Kathleen), Dottie Gardner, and Sterling Gardner; a devoted sister, Lorraine Ann Charleston; a devoted nephew, Charleston Jude Hawkins; and devoted family members of the Charleston, Michelli, and Nelson family.
Thank you, Deborah, Pam, Karen, Marian, and the rest of your siblings for all the kind acts of love you demonstrated to Ruby.
Ruby is preceded in death by her mother, Ellen, and father, Harry Charleston; and two brothers, Moses and Harry; her uncle, Sam Michelli; and her aunt, Tempe Nelson.
There will be no service to the public.
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Marian Michelli
July 11, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Debra Michelli
July 10, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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