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Ruby Cardwell Obituary
April 25, 1927 - January 30, 2021
Ruby Olinger Cardwell, formerly of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Sun City Center Hospice House in Florida. A faithful and God-fearing woman, she loved Jesus and her family above all else. She will be deeply missed.
One of five children, Ruby was born on April 25, 1927, in Saltville, Va. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Herman Olinger and Minnie Chapman Olinger; and husband, Edd Warren Cardwell.
Left to cherish her memories are two children, daughter, Susan (Abe) Shirk of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and son, Cliff (Li) Cardwell of Riverview, Fla.; three grandchildren, John David Ray, Anna Cardwell, and Daniel Cardwell; two sisters, Mary (Mason) Hicks and Beulah Walton; two brothers, Eugene (Pauline) Olinger and Ernest (Shirley) Olinger; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A funeral ceremony will be livestreamed Sunday, February 7, 2021, 1:30 p.m. from the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In obsevance of Covid-19 restrictions masks will be required for attendance and social distancing practices will be implemented.
The livestreamed service may be viewed at https://www.farrisfuneralservice.com/services/live-stream.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the mission field in Ruby's honor.
Those wishing to express sympathy or send "Hugs from Home" may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.
Farris Funeral Service
427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210
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Terry Cahill
February 5, 2021
Susan I was so sorry to see this. She was a special lady. Thank you for letting us care for her.
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