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Ruby A. Clark

1935 - 2023

Ruby A. Clark obituary, 1935-2023, Gary, IN

BORN

1935

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Ruby Clark Obituary

Ruby A. Clark was born August 13th, 1935, in Beckley, WV to Bert and Odessa Copney. At a young age, she accepted Christ and was baptized at Second Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Goins. Ruby met the love of her life; Arthur Clark and the two were married in 1960. Over the years, Ruby was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 sons: George Copney and Bert Copney, 1 grandson: Michael Dillard, 1 Granddaughter: Tomoka Hills, and 1great-grandson: Orlando Dillard. Ruby leaves to cherish her memories, 3 daughters: Mary Dillard, Christine (Tommy) Hess, Darlene (Peter) Davis, 1 son: Vincent (Alicia) Hairston, daughter-in-love: Marjorie Parrish, 29 grandchildren, 124 great-grandchildren, 30 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that were dear to her heart. Visitation Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 9-11:00 a.m., with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 735 E. 20th Ave. Rev. Dr. Marion J. Johnson Jr. officiating.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 13, 2023.

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Brenda Taylor

December 25, 2023

I was just informed of the passing of Mrs.Clark.Mrs.Ruby and Mr.Arthur good people my sincere condolences to.the family

Sandra Fegans on behalf of The Sewood Family

December 22, 2023

"We (The Sewood´s´) are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Ms.Ruby"
"Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time."
May God Bless and Comfort you at this time.

LaQuinta Spears

December 17, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Martha & William Fruit / Sister & Bill

December 16, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Larry &Dee Ellison

December 16, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Peaches Lewis-2QBOP Gary Works

December 16, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Betty Beavers

December 14, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anita Rembert

December 14, 2023

Mary, so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Ms.Ruby was a beautiful person and she has left a legacy behind. Praying for you and your family

Jacqueline D Davison

December 14, 2023

To Chris and family; please accept my sincere and profound sympathy on your loss. May God give you and your family the strength you need to endure and accept your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you today and I extend heartfelt compassion for you and your family. Sincerely Jackie Davidson, RN, MNLC-5W. JACKIE DAVIDSON, WOODSTOCK, GA.

Cynthia Liggins

December 14, 2023

To grandma Ruby the only grandmother I ever knew, she was a loving, caring and feisty woman, I've been in her life at least 50 years..to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, she left her mark here on earth and she will be greatly missed and always loved now she will be walking around heaven all day, look to the sky to see her smiling down, save a seat for me

Marsha Tipton

December 13, 2023

Christine I am so sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Frances Bridges Resto

December 13, 2023

My prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the family at this difficult time.

Felicia Mabone

December 13, 2023

To the Matriarch of our family. Ruby Clark. Grandma, we love you, and will miss you so very much. Say hello to all our loved ones that we loss before you. God has sent for another angel from our family. Thank you God for the time we had with our Matriarch. Love you Grandma. Your granddaughter, Felicia

Myrtle Mateen

December 13, 2023

Christine you have my deepest sympathy in the death but heaven gain of your beloved Mother. May you find comfort in knowing I share in your grief and praying with and for you. Your Mother will now receive what God promised Eternal life.

Brenda Cannon

December 13, 2023

Christine, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Dec

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church

735 E. 20th Ave., IN

Dec

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church

735 E. 20th Ave., IN

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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