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Rubi Carter Obituary
FOLKSTON, GA: Rubi J. (Blevins) Carter, most recently of Folkston, Georgia previously of Mechanicsburg Ohio and Newark Ohio passed away Sunday, May 3rd at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Georgia.
Rubi is survived by husband, Lawrence (Larry) Carter; daughter, Angel Pryce (Rick) of Upper Arlington, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Meredith and Griffith. She is also survived by brothers, Ernie Blevins (Sandy), Wendell Cornelison (Karen), Jack Cornelison (Dee), Phillip Cornelison; sisters, Wanda Taylor (Mike), Bonnie Temple (Ralph), Cindy Jenkins; many nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends across the country.
Rubi is preceded in death by father, Edward Blevins; mother, Dollie (Honaker) Cornelison; stepfather, Lou Cornelison; and brother, Ted Cornelison.
Rubi was born in West Van Lear Kentucky on April 8, 1942. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1960 and married Larry in 1963. Rubi worked at Kroger in Newark Ohio and then moved on to work that she was dedicated to-caring for developmentally and mentally disabled adults. She worked at Newark Residence Homes, Pace Soldano (Vacaville, CA) and Dayspring Village (Hilliard, FLA). The residents she worked with truly loved her.
A celebration of Rubi's life will take place on Saturday May 16th at 11am at Riverside United Methodist Church 2701 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio. A reception will follow at the home of Angel and Rick Pryce.
In lieu of flowers, family ask that donations be made to Satilla Hospice House 808 Evergreen Way Waycross, Georgia 31501.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rubi Carter
KelleyMiller Butcher
May 1, 2024
Miss you Aunt Rubi you and mom are now together in Heaven she enjoyed coming to see you. Say hi to my mom for me ( Carole )
Kelley Butcher
May 1, 2021
Ruby you and mom are together miss you both but glad she got to reconnect with you before she passed, you were her BFF.
BJ Knox
May 12, 2015
Will miss my " sister." Enjoyed many cups of coffee with her. Taught me how to fix a delicious steak!!!
Kelley B
May 11, 2015
TO all of Rubi's family: She was an amazing woman who will be missed. The only words of comfort I can offer are she is in a better place where there is no more pain,she is home now and will be waiting for all of you when your time has come,so you all can be together as one. It will be hard for you with out her around,but take comfort in God for by doing so you are still close to her. Praying for all of you.
Karen Seidel
May 10, 2015
Angel and family so sorry for your loss
Christa Magers
May 10, 2015
Hearing of your loss broke my heart. Love and prayers.
Sue Arsiga
May 9, 2015
I haven't seen Rubi since we graduated from high school but I miss her presence in my heart. I loved reading her "story" in our 50th reunion book. She had a gift for writing. My condolences to her family.
Sue Zolman Arsiga
May 9, 2015
What a beautiful tribute to a beloved woman. I'm sure she will be greatly missed.
The DePascale Family
May 9, 2015
Larry and Angel I was sooo sorry to hear this, but knew it was coming I will miss talking to her. If you need any type of help at all, please call on me! Love ya's Carole butcher
Monica
May 9, 2015
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.
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