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Ruth Roberts Obituary

MRS. RUTH D. ROBERTS, age 85 of Brenham and formerly of Houston, died June 28, 2003. She was a former member of the Bammel Baptist Church in Houston. It was said that, "She made the best coleslaw in the world." Ruth is survived by her husband, Austin Roberts of Brenham; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Leigh Benson of McKinleyville, CA. The funeral service will be held 10:30am, Wednesday, July 2, 2003 in the Calvary Baptist Church in Brenham, with graveside service to follow at 3:00 at the Brookside Memorial Park on East Tex Freeway. The family will be receiving friends and relatives at the funeral home, Tuesday from 6 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers, send a memorial to Calvary Baptist Church or Texas A & M Development Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Website: memorialoakschapel.com Memorial Oaks Chapel 1306 W. Main St. Brenham, TX 77833

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2003.

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