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Ruby R. Farrow CHESAPEAKE - Ruby Richardson Farrow, 85, passed June 9, 2010. She was a native of Norfolk County and was the widow of Sidney E. Farrow. She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother. She loved taking care of children. She was very generous and caring, always putting others first. She will be deeply missed. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and always loved serving the Lord. She is survived by her daughter, Mardie DeFeo and her husband David; son, Mike Farrow and his wife Molly; three granddaughters, Ronda Adkins and her Anthony and Charity and Brittany Farrow; and a sister-in-law, Thelma Richardson. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Dr. David West, the staff of Sentara Village Chesapeake and Sentara Hospice of Chesapeake, where Ruby was a resident. She loved living there and volunteering. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 12, at 3 p.m. in Fairview Baptist Church, 1204 Tatemstown Road, Chesapeake, with Dr. M. Lee Godfrey officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Fairview Missionary program or Sentara Hospice of Chesapeake. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater assisted the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 10, 2010.

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Cindy Al-Murshidi

June 11, 2010

"Miss Ruby" will always have a place in my family's heart. She always gave to others without holding back. Miss Ruby made my daughter Brittany, as well as other children, feel special with the crafts they made together. Thank you Miss Ruby, may your life of selfless giving bring you many gifts in heaven.

June 10, 2010

"I will always feel blessed that I had the chance to know Ruby (and got to dance with her), she was a truly Great Lady! My heart goes out to Mardie, Ronda and the rest of her family." Mitch Hensley (Norfolk, Va)

Mildred Vaughan

June 10, 2010

May God Bless you all at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mildred Vaughan and Family

Carolyn Jentoft

June 10, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ernie & Judy Farrow

June 10, 2010

Grandma, I know you threw your arms around Grandaddy and gave him a big "hello again" hug. I know Daddy is glad to see you. We love you and will miss you dearly. The Lord needed another Angel, and he's sure got a winner with you.
Love, your Grandson,
Ernie

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