Mother Ruby Kate Durden

Mother Ruby Kate Durden obituary, Covington, GA

Mother Ruby Kate Durden

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Sep

26

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1163 Reynolds Street SW, Covington, GA 30014

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Sep

27

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Bethabara Missionary Baptist Church

11392 Georgia 36, Covington, GA 30014

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Mother Ruby Durden Obituary

Visit the Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Mother Ruby Kate Durden of Covington, GA entered eternal rest on September 18, 2025. Home- Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at Bethelbara Missionary Baptist Church, 11392 GA-36 Covington, GA 30014, Pastor Willie Washington, Eulogist. Assisted by others. Interment, Church Cemetery. Family and Friends visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Funeral home chapel. Mother Ruby leaves to cherish her memories a host of devoted family and friends. "A Service of Dignity, A Trademark of Excellence"

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Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

1163 Reynolds Street SW P.O. Box 629, Covington, GA 30014

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Upcoming Events

Sep

26

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1163 Reynolds Street SW, Covington, GA 30014

Send Flowers

Sep

27

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Bethabara Missionary Baptist Church

11392 Georgia 36, Covington, GA 30014

Send Flowers

Only 10 hours left for delivery to next service.