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Ruby Vera Richmond Smith

Ruby Smith Obituary

SMITH Ruby Vera Richmond, 78, of Lexington, passed away Wed, May 27, 2009. A loving mother and grandmother, she was a native of Madison County and a member of Heritage Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Conn Smith. Survivors include 3 daughters, Barbara A. Smith, Nancy L. Nelson and Martha L. Mulligan; a son, Jack C. Smith Jr; a brother, John W. Richmond; a sister, Mildred M. Lyons; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and a special niece, Bernice Lucas. Funeral service is 10am Sat at Milward-Southland with burial to follow in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9pm Fri. www.milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on May 29, 2009.

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Karen Arnold

August 26, 2009

Aunt Ruby will/is missed by everyone who knew her. We'll NEVER forget you. Truly sorry I couldn't be there, but I'll see you later with grandma and grandpa. Love you!!

linda walton

May 30, 2009

aunt ruby we gona miss you we love ya very much your in a much better place . we all love you. best wishes barbarna we love you to bobby and linda walton gary ,april, carla,kaylee,austin from nicholasville,ky donnie and rita in lexington carl richmonds family

Donna Hall/ Louise Richmond

May 30, 2009

Aunt Ruby, we loved you and will forever miss you and your smile. You will live on in hearts until we met again someday.
I wish Barbara Ann peace in dealing with this. She done a great done caring for Aunt Ruby, I know what she dealt with and that it wasn't easy! I hope she finds peace in knowing her rewards will await her someday too! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

May 29, 2009

Sorry we are unable to make it. Ruby is in a much better place now with our Heavenly Father. Prayers and love to all- Tony, Tabatha, Anthony

jolinda lucas/hogeland

May 29, 2009

sending our prayers and all our love to all of you .sorry we couldnt be there.my god best you and see you through this..but just know shes with all the angels above and looking down at you smiling...

BERNICE LUCAS

May 29, 2009

RUBY WE ALL IN ALABAMA SORRY WE CANT MAKE IT, GOING TO MISS YOU LOVE BERNICE LUCAS AND FAMILY

Kenneth Richmond

May 29, 2009

Aunt Ruby, Love and miss you
Ken Richmond and family

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