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Ruby Alston Obituary
Stockton, CA
January 26, 1932 - May 8, 2007
Ruby entered into the presence of the Lord, Tuesday, May 8, 2007. She was born January 26, 1932 on Wheeler Hill in Columbia South Carolina, to the late Edward and Nancy Perry. She was the wife of the late Rev. Edward William Alston, former pastor of the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and the New Spirit Missionary Baptist Church in Stockton, California. Ruby was a homemaker, second parenting some of her grandchildren. She was a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church of Stockton. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and the Eastern Stars. Preceding her in death were her sons, Edward Alston, Jr., Otis Alston and one adopted son, James Merolla. She leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her passing, one daughter, Kimberly Alston and one son, Juel Alston, both of Stockton, California. Four children that she raised as her own; nephew, Wayne Perry of Del Rio, Texas; 3 great-grandchildren, Virginia Smith, Anthony and Antinisha Johnson of Stockton, California. She also leaves 2 daughters-in-law, Peggy and Sheila Alston of Stockton; 29 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; 4 God children; 4 sisters, Ludella Williams of Hartford, CT, Rosenna Murray of Stockton, Mary P. Isaac and Clara Lee Curry of Columbia, SC. One aunt, Rebecca Perry of Hopkins, SC; one uncle, Paul Perry of Philadelphia, PA and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation took place on Monday, May 14, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Jesse E. Cooley, Jr. Mortuary, 640 N. California St., Stockton. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Restoration For Life Ministries, 610 N. Hunter Street, Stockton. Committal at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, CA.
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Wayne Perry
June 14, 2007
To all that knew this wonderful lady, you know she is among angels. She is with her children, husband, sisters, brothers, mother and father that departed for heaven before her. I will miss her dearly, as I owe all that I am to her and her husband. May God bless our family in this darkest of times.
Millicent Fitzpatrick
May 23, 2007
To Ludella Williams & Family,
May God Bless you and your entire family. I met your sister a year ago and she was a beautiful and loving person. God needed his angel, so take comfort in knowing she's watching over all of you.
Yvonne Wilson
May 22, 2007
May the peace of God be with you and your family.
Gayle Grant
May 18, 2007
My condolences and prayers are forever with all the Alston family.may God be with all of you.
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Shelia Howard
May 18, 2007
Wayne and Family,
May God's peace rest within your hearts during this time.
Michael Mitchell
May 18, 2007
Bless you in Jesus Name. Our prayers are for you in this most difficult time. Michael Mitchell and family.
Carla Lane-Simmons
May 16, 2007
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. The passing of a mother seems to bring a never ending ache in your hearts but knowing your mother knew the lord, God has her now. You needed her here on earth, God needed her home. Perhaps many dont understand your pain, it's okay, God does.We pray for your family at this time. May you continue to remember the wonderful fond and loving memories of her that you will cherish for the rest of your lives. God bless you.
Carla Lane-Simmons and the rest of the Lane family.
Todd & Cynthia Summers
May 16, 2007
The Alston Family,
May the love Mother Alston shared with all continue to brighten your hearts and you continue to look to the hills from whence cometh your help...
LaJuana & Bobby Bivens
May 16, 2007
To The Alston Family,
Mrs. Alston will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her smile always brought such joy.
We will pray for you that our Heavenly Faith will give you strength.
Andre' & Kim Secrease
May 16, 2007
Our prayer is that God continues to comfort and encourage the entire family. May you find peace in God and your memories of Mother Alston. We will miss her.
Sharon Albert
May 16, 2007
To the Alston Family:
May you find comfort and blessings from God,who knows best and requested Mother Alston to rest.
She will be sorely missed.
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Member
Sharon Albert
Stockton,CA
mary ann scott
May 15, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christena Jenkins
May 15, 2007
To the Alston family, Kim, Juel and Wayne
Sister Alston was a model of a lady and will be remembered for years to come for her many acts of kindness and love. Stays focused on the Lord and know you were blessed to have had Christian Parents that instilled values, principles and sound doctrine within you. I will truly miss my former first lady! Bblessed.
Archbishop Danette Dean
May 15, 2007
May God truly bless the family in this time of need. Kim, be strong. God knows your heart, and I thank him for restoration. Continue to press toward the mark. Move forward with God on your side.
George and Mary Escobar
May 15, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences and prayers.
Dr Joseph & Elizabeth Slade
May 15, 2007
To the Alston Family:
Our prayers are with you in this hour of bereavement. May God smile His comfort upon each of you.
Jesse E. Cooley, Jr. Funeral Service
May 15, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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