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Ruby Chambers Obituary

Ruby Mae Chambers, 75, a native and resident of Houma, passed away peacefully at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2016.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22 at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Southdown Cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Carnell and Roland Chambers; daughters, Debra Payne and Sheena Chambers; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Elroy Coleman; and sister, Bertha C. Minor.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Marlin Payne, Jr.; parents, Jessie Chambers (Pearl) and Deborah Jackson-Coleman (Robert); and brothers, Roland, Clarence, Morris and Robert "Henry" Coleman.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houma Today from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2016.

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November 28, 2016

My condolence for your loss. Please read the promise found at Psalms 119 : 76.

Sandra L. Boykin

November 27, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you be comforted by reflecting on the loving memories of your mother. Memories you will cherish forever. Love & God Bless!

Annette Ruffin

November 25, 2016

To Sheena and family, sorry for your lost. She was a great mother. You have my deepest sympathy. We are praying for you. God bless you, love you. Annette Ruffin

Rose Mary Johnson

November 22, 2016

My love.and.prayer go out the family...

Rose Mary Johnson

November 22, 2016

My love.and.prayer,to family,.

Lorraine Ruffin

November 20, 2016

To Bert and family: Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Love and Prayers to you all. Be blessed!!!

D. H.

November 20, 2016

May the family be comforted by the God of all Comfort and Hope.D

debra nixon

November 20, 2016

Praying for the family

November 20, 2016

My heart and my thoughts are with you,There is a beautiful sense of closeness and comfort in a friendship of the heart. Classmate Dorothy .

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