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Ruby Greever Obituary

Ruby Echols Greever NORFOLK - Ruby Echols Greever, 74, passed away in Maryland on Saturday, April 24, 2010 surrounded by her family. Ruby was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and a member of the Pioneer Club. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Howard Greever; a son, Steven Greever and his wife Lisa of Chesterfield, Va., Debra Barney and her husband Peter of Smithsburg, Md.; one brother, Arnold Echols of Winchester, Va.; four sisters, Mary Musick of Zuni, Va., Effie Shrader of Suffolk, Geneva McGuire of Greensboro, N.C., and Martha Hoskins of California, Mo.; five grandchildren, Cory, Stephanie, Courtney, Tyler and Spencer; and a great-granddaughter, Madison Shoop The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, where the funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Fred Braswell officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Ruby's name. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 27, 2010.

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jackie goninan

April 27, 2010

i am so very sorry Ruby was really one of the nicest people.i have ever known.i am just one of the people ruby worked with.jackie goninan

Linda Williams

April 27, 2010

With deepest sympathy, loving thoughts are with your family through this time of sorrow. May God bless the Greever family.

Rose Sweitzer

April 27, 2010

Aunt Ruby,
My FAVORITE AUNT...You were an inspiration to all that knew you! An honest woman with a kind heart and soul! More giving than any other woman I know.. I will miss you terribly! I feel like there is a huge hole in my heart...I will miss our regular bi-weekly/monthly phone calls! I only wish I would have had the chance to say Goodbye, but I was too late~ I LOVE and MISS YOU!! Rest In Peace! and please give mom and dad a kiss and hug when you see them!

Uncle Howard, Debbie & Pete, Steve & Lisa, Kids: I love you all! Im sorry I cannot attend the funeral due to unforeseen circumstances. I really wanted to be there. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Please call if you need anything!

Corinna Staples

April 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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