Ruby Arnold Rutherford Whittaker

A light has gone out in my life. Ruby was like a mother to me. I wish I had known about her passing when it happened, so I could have come to pay my respects. She had been through so much these past years and it was heartbreaking to see how Parkinson's was slowly taking her away. I know she is at peace and with her beloved Jim and Ronnie. I will miss my dear sweet friend.
Susan Hawks-Heskett

Diane, May God comfort and keep you and your family in His loving care.

We attended THS together, many years ago, and my niece, Susan, has been a friend to Ruby and Ruby to her for many years.

God Bless

Friend of a friend. God Bless.

My deepest sympathy for you three children that Ruby loved so dearly. You may not remember me, but I was your babysitter when you were in grade school when I was about 16 years old. May God comfort you in your loss.

Love
Phyllis Thomas Dabbs

Eddie, Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Teresa Boyd & Family &
Wilma Booher & Family

We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ruby. May you find peace in your memories.

We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ruby. May your memories bring you peace.

Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May God grant you His "Peace that passes all understanding". Tammy Reagan and Terry Earhart

Mrs. Ruby was a special person to all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
Vicki Trivett Williams and Juanita Trivett

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sincere sympathy to the family